The bill enacts a new provision under R.S. 18:453(D) that allows a senator or representative in the United States Congress to run for the offices of president or vice president while simultaneously holding their current congressional office. This provision creates an exception to the existing dual candidacy rules, which typically restrict candidates from running for multiple offices in the same election. The new language specifies that a congressional member who has been nominated for either presidential office can also participate in the primary or general election for that position, alongside their current office.

The bill will take effect upon the governor's signature or, if not signed, after the designated period for bills to become law without a signature. If the governor vetoes the bill and it is later approved by the legislature, it will become effective the day after that approval.