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LA SB395
LA SB395Authorizes the state to expropriate property owned by certain foreign adversaries. (8/1/26)
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Introduced
02/27/2026
02/27/2026
In Committee
03/09/2026
03/09/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To enact R.S. 19:2.3, relative to expropriation; to provide relative to expropriation of property owned by certain foreign adversaries; to provide relative to public purpose; to provide relative to state governmental powers; to provide relative to certain foreign entities; and to provide for related matters.
AI Summary
This bill enacts a new law, R.S. 19:2.3, which allows the state of Louisiana to expropriate, or take ownership of, property. Specifically, this power applies when the property is owned by the country of China, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), a company registered in China, or an individual who is a citizen of China. The bill declares that such expropriation is an exercise of the state's governmental powers and is considered necessary for a public purpose, aligning with Article I, Section 4 of the Louisiana Constitution, which generally allows for the taking of private property for public use with just compensation.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary A. (on 03/09/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26rs&b=SB395&sbi=y |
| Analysis - Digest of SB395 Original | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1447842 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1447840 |
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