Louisiana voters to decide constitutional amendment prohibiting the expropriation of property by foreign adversaries
The Louisiana State Legislature referred a constitutional amendment related to the expropriation of property by foreign adversaries to the Nov. 3, 2026, statewide general election ballot. Legislators passed the amendment on May 21, 2026.
In Louisiana, a two-thirds (66.67%) vote is required during a single session to place a constitutional amendment on the ballot. That amounts to a minimum of 70 votes in the Louisiana House of Representatives and 26 votes in the Louisiana State Senate, assuming there are no vacancies.
Introduced as House Bill 192 (HB 192) on Feb. 18, 2026, the constitutional amendment would prohibit the expropriation of property by foreign adversaries or agents of a foreign adversary — both of which are defined by law.
As of 2026, Article I, Section 4 of the Louisiana state constitution prohibits property from being taken or damaged by private entities, except for a public and necessary purpose, in addition to the property owner being compensated.
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