amendment 8No taking of private property by foreign adversaries
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In plain words
Bans a foreign adversary, or its agent, from taking private property through expropriation (eminent domain). (house.louisiana.gov )
Before and after
| Topic | Now | If it passes |
|---|---|---|
| Expropriation by a foreign adversary or its agent | Not specifically banned in the constitution | Banned |
Numbers from the official ballot title (ballot title ); also see (house.louisiana.gov )
Biggest change
- Bans a foreign adversary, or its agent, from taking private property through expropriation (eminent domain). source: house.louisiana.gov
Who it affects most: Property owners; companies using expropriation.
Cost to the state: None provided.
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What your vote means
A YES vote bans foreign adversaries and their agents from using expropriation to take property in Louisiana.
A NO vote keeps current expropriation rules with no such ban in the constitution.
Our one-line summary. Louisiana does not publish an official "what your vote means" statement; the ballot title above is the official description.
Why people want it, and why others object
Why this is on the ballot
The Legislature put this on the ballot. It changes the state constitution, so only another statewide vote can change it back. It passes with Majority of votes cast statewide.
- Louisiana Legislature, by two-thirds vote of each chamber (Act 277, HB 192; sponsor Rep. Chuck Owen) source: house.louisiana.gov
- A companion law uses the U.S. Treasury foreign adversary list, which includes China, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia and the Maduro regime in Venezuela (PAR). source: parlouisiana.org
Why supporters want it
No public statement found.
Why opponents object
No public statement found.
Who backs each side
- For: Rep. Chuck Owen (Legislative sponsor) source: parlouisiana.org
- Against: No public statement found.
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What you will see on your ballot
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The official ballot title, word for word from the Louisiana Secretary of State .
Do you support an amendment to prohibit expropriation of property by a foreign adversary or an agent of a foreign adversary? (Amends Article I, Section 4(B)(4))
Yes
No
Copied word for word from the Secretary of State list of 2026 proposed constitutional amendments (Act 277 (2026 Regular Session)).
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Full text of the measure
Read it in the Official amendment list (PDF) , or on the Legislature's page for Amendment No. 8 (Act 277, HB 192) , which also shows the votes in each chamber.
Read more
- Secretary of State, 2026 Proposed Constitutional Amendments (Nov. 3, 2026)
- PAR Guide to the Fall 2026 Constitutional Amendments
- Louisiana House amendment summaries (Nov. 3, 2026)
- HB 192 bill history
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