Commerce
π Next Meeting: 2026-04-13 9:00 AM
π§Ύ Bills Pending: 70
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Daryl Deshotel
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Polly Thomas
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Bills Pending in Commerce
HB241: Provides changes to the disclosure of financial records law
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Commerce π 2026-04-13 at 9:00 AM
Author: Polly Thomas
HB267: Provides with respect to the membership of the Louisiana State Board of Home Inspectors
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Commerce π 2026-04-13 at 9:00 AM
Author: Polly Thomas
HB467: Provides relative to standards when constructing a residential roof in a parish in the coastal zone boundary
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Commerce π 2026-04-13 at 9:00 AM
Author: Aimee Freeman
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB673: Authorizes the state fire marshal to require owners of abandoned or blighted structures to install and maintain security cameras on property
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Commerce π 2026-04-13 at 9:00 AM
Author: Tammy Phelps
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB744: (Constitutional Amendment) Provides for certain common carriers and public utilities to be regulated by the Public Service Commission (OR INCREASE SG RV See Note)
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Commerce π 2026-04-13 at 9:00 AM
Author: Mark Wright
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This proposal promotes uniformity by eliminating a special exception and ensuring that all municipalities are subject to the same regulatory framework. No single city should receive preferential treatment when it comes to utility regulation. A consistent, statewide approach strengthens fairness, accountability, and equal application of the law.
HB798: Creates the Broadband and Cable Price Notice Act (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Commerce π 2026-04-13 at 9:00 AM
Author: Mike Johnson
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HB1026: Provides relative to the issuance of permits for construction
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Date: 2026-03-31
Pending: π Commerce π 2026-04-13 at 9:00 AM
Author: Foy Gadberry
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1027: Provides relative to real estate appraiser liability in certain circumstances
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Date: 2026-03-31
Pending: π Commerce π 2026-04-13 at 9:00 AM
Author: Troy Hebert
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1091: Provides relative to fire department identification numbers and reporting
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Date: 2026-04-01
Pending: π Commerce π 2026-04-13 at 9:00 AM
Author: Doyle Boudreaux
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1096: Provides relative to the adoption, amendment, and repeal of bylaws of an electric cooperative
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Date: 2026-04-01
Pending: π Commerce π 2026-04-13 at 9:00 AM
Author: Jacob Landry
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1103: Provides with respect to the regulation of construction or improvement of industrial facilities
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Date: 2026-04-01
Pending: π Commerce π 2026-04-13 at 9:00 AM
Author: Christopher Turner
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1212: Provides relative to the evaluation of transformers (OR INCREASE GF EX See Note)
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Date: 2026-04-01
Pending: π Commerce π 2026-04-13 at 9:00 AM
Author: Raymond Crews
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1230: Provides relative to the Louisiana Money Transmission Act
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Date: 2026-04-01
Pending: π Commerce π 2026-04-13 at 9:00 AM
Author: Daryl Deshotel
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB230: Provides for disclosure of artificial intelligence-generated content
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Commerce π Not Scheduled
Author: Mike Bayham
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB266: Provides for a special permit within the Louisiana Cosmetology Act (OR INCREASE SG RV See Note)
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Commerce π Not Scheduled
Author: Mike Bayham
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HCR2: Amends and repeals administrative licensing requirements relative to alternative hair and alternative hair design
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Commerce π Not Scheduled
Author: Mike Bayham
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB295: Prohibits the development of artificial intelligence systems with certain capabilities involving interactions with minors
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Commerce π Not Scheduled
Author: Kyle Green
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HB387: Provides for the incidental practice of engineering
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Commerce π Not Scheduled
Author: Foy Gadberry
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB425: Provides for consumer protection practices for customers engaging with artificial intelligence
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Commerce π Not Scheduled
Author: Mandie Landry
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HB388: Provides with respect to prohibited contractor services
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Commerce π Not Scheduled
Author: Brian Glorioso
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB381: Provides for eligibility requirements for companies applying for the High Impact Jobs Program (OR INCREASE GF EX See Note)
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Commerce π Not Scheduled
Author: Edmond Jordan
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB453: Provides relative to vegetation maintenance near utility infrastructure
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Commerce π Not Scheduled
Author: Mike Bayham
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB478: Provides with respect to reimbursement for utility overcharges
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Commerce π Not Scheduled
Author: Alonzo Knox
Co-sponsors: Ed Larvadain
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB461: Provides relative to allowing municipalities or parishes to adopt certain construction standards
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Commerce π Not Scheduled
Author: Mandie Landry
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB471: Provides relative to prohibiting surveillance-based price discrimination
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Commerce π Not Scheduled
Author: Edmond Jordan
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HB580: Provides for disclosure of hidden fees or conditions in real estate transactions
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Commerce π Not Scheduled
Author: Mandie Landry
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB583: Provides relative to transfer on death securities
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Commerce π Not Scheduled
Author: Beau Beaullieu
HB522: Provides relative to authority of the state fire marshal to make arrests and carry firearms
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Commerce π Not Scheduled
Author: Bryan Fontenot
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This bill temporarily expands the authority of the State Fire Marshal and its employees to full law enforcement powers, allowing them to enforce all state laws, make arrests broadly, carry firearms, and receive the same immunities as police officersβnot just for fire- or arson-related offenses. It also simplifies and broadens commissioning authority for arson investigators at both the state and local level.
HB536: Provides requirements relative to the location of wireless communication facilities with respect to school property, including permitting requirements
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Commerce π Not Scheduled
Author: Kimberly Coates
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HB617: Provides with respect to hidden fees charged to consumers
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Commerce π Not Scheduled
Author: Mandie Landry
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB659: Limits the amount of convenience fees charged for use of credit and debit cards for certain transactions
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Commerce π Not Scheduled
Author: Robert Carter
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB800: Provides with respect to consumer protection regarding the pricing of groceries
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Commerce π Not Scheduled
Author: Alonzo Knox
Co-sponsors: Ed Larvadain
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB814: Provides for the Louisiana Community Investment Fairness Act (OR INCREASE SG EX See Note)
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Commerce π Not Scheduled
Author: Edmond Jordan
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB829: Provides for the Louisiana Minority Business Development Fund (OR +$25,000,000 GF See Note)
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Commerce π Not Scheduled
Author: Edmond Jordan
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB791: Provides relative to the regulation of artificial intelligence
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Commerce π Not Scheduled
Author: Delisha Boyd
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HB794: Creates the Louisiana First-Generation Homebuyer Assistance Act
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Commerce π Not Scheduled
Author: Edmond Jordan
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB924: Provides with respect to the conduct of contractors
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Commerce π Not Scheduled
Author: Brian Glorioso
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB922: Provides relative to increases for certain utility rates
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Commerce π Not Scheduled
Author: Rodney Schamerhorn
Co-sponsors: Wilford Carter
HB913: Provides relative to protection of eligible adults from financial exploitation
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Commerce π Not Scheduled
Author: Delisha Boyd
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB912: Provides relative to cosmetology
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Commerce π Not Scheduled
Author: Candace Newell
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HB947: Provides with respect to abandoned digital assets
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Commerce π Not Scheduled
Author: Shaun Mena
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB928: Provides relative to commercial building codes (OR +$1,176,171 SG EX See Note)
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Commerce π Not Scheduled
Author: Bryan Fontenot
HB975: Re-creates the Department of Public Service
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Date: 2026-03-17
Pending: π Commerce π Not Scheduled
Author: Vincent St. Blanc
SB375: Provides relative to Class B fire fighting foam. (8/1/26)
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Date: 2026-03-24
Pending: π Commerce π Not Scheduled
Author: Beth Mizell
SB163: Provides relative to the licensing and regulation of virtual currency businesses. (8/1/26)
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Date: 2026-03-25
Pending: π Commerce π Not Scheduled
Author: Mike Reese
SB279: Provides relative to certificate of stocks and uncertificated shares of a financial institution. (8/1/26)
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Date: 2026-03-25
Pending: π Commerce π Not Scheduled
Author: John Morris
SCR5: Establishes the Louisiana-Ireland Trade Commission.
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Date: 2026-03-25
Pending: π Commerce π Not Scheduled
Author: Beth Mizell
SB79: Re-creates Louisiana Economic Development. (6/30/26) (EG NO IMPACT See Note)
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Date: 2026-03-26
Pending: π Commerce π Not Scheduled
Author: Beth Mizell
SB80: Provides for the regulation of certain broadband services. (8/1/26) (RE NO IMPACT See Note)
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Date: 2026-03-26
Pending: π Commerce π Not Scheduled
Author: Beth Mizell
SB291: Provides relative to the practice of architecture. (8/1/26) (EG NO IMPACT See Note)
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Date: 2026-03-30
Pending: π Commerce π Not Scheduled
Author: Mark Abraham
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1055: Establishes the Louisiana Urban Search and Rescue Program within the office of state fire marshal
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Date: 2026-03-31
Pending: π Commerce π Not Scheduled
Author: Jerome Zeringue
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteSB54: Provides relative to esthetics. (8/1/26)
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Date: 2026-04-01
Pending: π Commerce π Not Scheduled
Author: Stewart Cathey
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SB280: Provides relative to the authority of the State Licensing Board for Contractors to issue certain licenses. (8/1/26)
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Date: 2026-04-01
Pending: π Commerce π Not Scheduled
Author: Mark Abraham
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1102: Provides relative to the location of a used motor vehicle dealer
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Date: 2026-04-01
Pending: π Commerce π Not Scheduled
Author: Neil Riser
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1089: Creates CARE Accounts for certain damages arising from delictual actions
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Date: 2026-04-01
Pending: π Commerce π Not Scheduled
Author: Dennis Bamburg
Co-sponsors: Stephanie Berault Chad Boyer Josh Carlson Kim Carver Emily Chenevert Kellee Dickerson Jessica Domangue Troy Hebert Chance Henry John Wyble
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1163: Provides relative to the sale of fireworks
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Date: 2026-04-01
Pending: π Commerce π Not Scheduled
Author: Chance Henry
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1166: Requires property disclosures for vacant residential property
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Date: 2026-04-01
Pending: π Commerce π Not Scheduled
Author: Kim Carver
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1133: Creates the Dream Starter Act
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Date: 2026-04-01
Pending: π Commerce π Not Scheduled
Author: Dana Henry
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1164: Requires gas detection devices in homes with gas appliances
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Date: 2026-04-01
Pending: π Commerce π Not Scheduled
Author: Shaun Mena
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1127: Adds requirements for cooperative endeavor agreements between Louisiana Economic Development and nongovernmental entities
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Date: 2026-04-01
Pending: π Commerce π Not Scheduled
Author: Neil Riser
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1140: Provides relative to regulating telecommunications
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Date: 2026-04-01
Pending: π Commerce π Not Scheduled
Author: Mike Johnson
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1186: Provides relative to the Uniform Construction Code and inspector licensing
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Date: 2026-04-01
Pending: π Commerce π Not Scheduled
Author: Jacob Landry
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1228: Relative to the Louisiana Board of Hearing Aid Dealers
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Date: 2026-04-01
Pending: π Commerce π Not Scheduled
Author: Raymond Crews
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1229: Provides relative to social media use for minors
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Date: 2026-04-01
Pending: π Commerce π Not Scheduled
Author: Wilford Carter
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1222: Provides relative to grocery initiative grants and financial support (OR INCREASE GF EX See Note)
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Date: 2026-04-01
Pending: π Commerce π Not Scheduled
Author: Rodney Lyons
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1197: Provides relative to plumbing
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Date: 2026-04-01
Pending: π Commerce π Not Scheduled
Author: Neil Riser
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1195: Provides relative to the Louisiana State Athletic Commission
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Date: 2026-04-01
Pending: π Commerce π Not Scheduled
Author: John Wyble
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1188: Provides relative to protections for minors regarding use of chatbots
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Date: 2026-04-01
Pending: π Commerce π Not Scheduled
Author: Josh Carlson
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1223: Establishes the La. Early-Phase Clinical Trial Acceleration Framework
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Date: 2026-04-01
Pending: π Commerce π Not Scheduled
Author: Jack McFarland
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteSB287: Provides relative to virtual currency. (8/1/26)
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Date: 2026-04-09
Pending: π Commerce π Not Scheduled
Author: Mike Reese
π Details π View Bill on Legislature Website