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HB509: Requires a public hearing in the parish where a Class VI well is proposed
Last Action: Scheduled for floor debate on 05/26/2026.
Date: 2026-05-25
Floor Action: π Awaiting Floor Action π 2026-05-26 1:00 PM
Author: Charles Owen
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SB194: Requires the referral of applicants who fail citizenship or immigration verification to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (8/1/26) (EG1 SEE FISC NOTE See Note)
Last Action: Scheduled for floor debate on 05/26/2026.
Date: 2026-05-25
Floor Action: π Awaiting Floor Action π 2026-05-26 1:00 PM
Author: Blake Miguez
Co-sponsors: Valarie Hodges
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GENERAL OBJECTION TO INCORPORATION OF FEDERAL DEFINITIONS BY REFERENCE: This measure relies on definitions contained in federal law, which may change over time outside the control of the legislature. Incorporating external definitions by reference creates uncertainty and can result in state law being altered without legislative action.
SB319: Provides for instructions to elections commissioners. (7/1/27)
Last Action: Scheduled for floor debate on 05/26/2026.
Date: 2026-05-25
Floor Action: π Awaiting Floor Action π 2026-05-26 1:00 PM
Author: Thomas Pressly
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SB319 advances the same election-integrity principle behind the federal SAVE America Act by replacing attestation-based safeguards with documentary verification. Louisiana already checks identity at the polls, but that check can currently be satisfied by affidavit. This bill strengthens that safeguard by requiring voters to present actual documentation of their identity during in-person and early voting.
The current affidavit option allows a person to cast a ballot without presenting identification by signing a sworn statement attesting to their identity. While that statement carries potential legal penalties, those penalties are applied only after the factβif an issue is detected and pursued. In practice, this makes the affidavit a trust-based mechanism rather than a true verification step. SB319 replaces that approach with a requirement to present documentation at the time of voting, shifting identity verification from a post-election safeguard to an upfront condition of participation.
This change eliminates the easiest pathway to vote without producing any form of identification.
SB4: Provides relative to water fluoridation. (gov sig) (RE1 SEE FISC NOTE LF EX See Note)
Last Action: Scheduled for floor debate on 05/26/2026.
Date: 2026-05-25
Floor Action: π Awaiting Floor Action π 2026-05-26 1:00 PM
Author: Michael Fesi
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SB123: Constitutional amendment to require the governor to certify a legislative address removing certain judges for cause. (2/3 - CA13s1(A)) (EG2 INCREASE GF EX See Note)
Last Action: Scheduled for floor debate on 05/26/2026.
Date: 2026-05-19
Floor Action: π Awaiting Floor Action π 2026-05-26 1:00 PM
Author: John Morris
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This measure allows the executive branch to initiate removal proceedings against judges and prosecutorsβboth of whom are elected officialsβraising serious concerns about political influence and separation of powers. It further places the Senate, a political body, in a central role in suspension and removal, increasing the risk that these decisions become driven by politics.
SB254: Provides relative to surcharges for debit card use. (8/1/26)
Last Action: Scheduled for floor debate on 05/26/2026.
Date: 2026-05-25
Floor Action: π Awaiting Floor Action π 2026-05-26 1:00 PM
Author: Beth Mizell
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SB97: Constitutional amendment to require the prosecutor's consent for a defendant to waive his right to a trial by jury. (2/3 - CA13s1(A))
Last Action: Scheduled for floor debate on 05/26/2026.
Date: 2026-05-20
Floor Action: π Awaiting Floor Action π 2026-05-26 1:00 PM
Author: John Morris
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Ref. SB81 / This measure removes a defendantβs ability to unilaterally waive a jury trial and instead conditions that right on the consent of the prosecuting authority. A defendantβs choice of trial by judge or jury is a fundamental right that should not be subject to approval by the opposing party.
HB1038: Provides relative to the authority of a marshal to issue commissions to deputy marshals
Last Action: Read by title and returned to the Calendar, subject to call.
Date: 2026-05-25
Floor Action: π Awaiting Floor Action
Author: Chad Boyer
Co-sponsors: Bryan Fontenot
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HB166: Removes Vermilion Parish as a member of the Acadiana Regional Juvenile Justice District
Last Action: Read by title and returned to the Calendar, subject to call.
Date: 2026-05-11
Floor Action: π Awaiting Floor Action
Author: Jacob Landry
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HB181: Provides for Medicaid fraud detection and prevention (RE SEE FISC NOTE SG EX See Note)
Last Action: Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments. Read by title and passed to third reading and final passage.
Date: 2026-05-25
Floor Action: π Awaiting Floor Action
Author: Tony Bacala
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HB225: (Constitutional Amendment) Provides for gubernatorial term limits
Last Action: Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments. Read by title and passed to third reading and final passage.
Date: 2026-05-25
Floor Action: π Awaiting Floor Action
Author: Mike Bayham
Co-sponsors: Mandie Landry
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HB227: Provides that filings may be made on letter size rather than legal size paper
Last Action: Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments. Read by title and passed to third reading and final passage.
Date: 2026-05-21
Floor Action: π Awaiting Floor Action
Author: Lauren Ventrella
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HB394: Provides relative to conditional parole (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
Last Action: Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments. Read by title and passed to third reading and final passage.
Date: 2026-05-21
Floor Action: π Awaiting Floor Action
Author: Emily Chenevert
Co-sponsors: Barbara Freiberg
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HB403: Provides for the production of homemade food for sale to the public
Last Action: Read by title and returned to the Calendar, subject to call.
Date: 2026-05-21
Floor Action: π Awaiting Floor Action
Author: Kimberly Coates
Co-sponsors: Beryl Amedee Tony Bacala Mike Bayham Raymond Crews Phillip DeVillier Daryl Deshotel Kathy Edmonston Peter Egan Danny McCormick Charles Owen Sylvia Taylor Joy Walters John Wyble
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Until we can remove the income cap completely from cottage food entrepreneurs, at least allow a living wage. Vote yes on HB403.
HB414: Provides for prohibitions on hiring individuals with certain criminal convictions
Last Action: Received from the Senate with amendments.
Date: 2026-05-25
Floor Action: π Awaiting Floor Action
Author: Emily Chenevert
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HB54: Provides relative to alternative conditions for violations of parole (EGF SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
Last Action: Received from the Senate with amendments.
Date: 2026-05-25
Floor Action: π Awaiting Floor Action
Author: Bryan Fontenot
Co-sponsors: Tehmi Chassion
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HB621: Requires recycling of decommissioned renewable energy infrastructure
Last Action: Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments. Read by title and passed to third reading and final passage.
Date: 2026-05-20
Floor Action: π Awaiting Floor Action
Author: Kimberly Coates
Co-sponsors: Tehmi Chassion
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SB29: Requires coroners to report certain information regarding sudden child deaths. (8/1/26) (REF SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
Last Action: Senate conference committee members appointed: McMath, Luneau, and Owen.
Date: 2026-05-21
Floor Action: π Awaiting Floor Action
Author: Patrick McMath
Co-sponsors: Mark Abraham Regina Barrow Gary Carter Stewart Cathey Cameron Henry Valarie Hodges Beth Mizell Brach Myers Jeremy Stine Beryl Amedee Kellee Dickerson Jay Galle Jacob Landry Dixon McMakin Charles Owen Mark Wright John Wyble Mike Bayham
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SB29 helps ensure that investigators have the full picture when examining sudden child deaths.Because vaccines are not always administered by a child's pediatrician, for example Shots for Tots, looking at the state database, LINKS, will ensure all medical records are included in the legally required autopsy of an infant 1 year of age or younger who dies suddenly and without explanation.
SB29: Requires coroners to report certain information regarding sudden child deaths. (8/1/26) (REF SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
Last Action: Senate conference committee members appointed: McMath, Luneau, and Owen.
Date: 2026-05-21
Floor Action: π Awaiting Floor Action
Author: Patrick McMath
Co-sponsors: Mark Abraham Regina Barrow Gary Carter Stewart Cathey Cameron Henry Valarie Hodges Beth Mizell Brach Myers Jeremy Stine Beryl Amedee Kellee Dickerson Jay Galle Jacob Landry Dixon McMakin Charles Owen Mark Wright John Wyble Mike Bayham
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SB29 helps ensure that investigators have the full picture when examining sudden child deaths.Because vaccines are not always administered by a child's pediatrician, for example Shots for Tots, looking at the state database, LINKS, will ensure all medical records are included in the legally required autopsy of an infant 1 year of age or younger who dies suddenly and without explanation.
SB35: Creates the crime of disturbing the peace at a place of religious worship. (8/1/26) (EG SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
Last Action:
Date: 2026-03-23
Floor Action: π Awaiting Floor Action
Author: William Wheat
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Cleaner version than HB60.
SB42: Prohibits using artificial intelligence to create child sexual abuse materials. (8/1/26)
Last Action: Senate conference committee members appointed: Edmonds, Cloud, and Hodges.
Date: 2026-05-21
Floor Action: π Awaiting Floor Action
Author: Rick Edmonds
Co-sponsors: Blake Miguez Beryl Amedee Tony Bacala Mike Bayham Stephanie Berault Doyle Boudreaux Delisha Boyd Marcus Bryant Dewith Carrier Kim Carver Emily Chenevert Raymond Crews Kellee Dickerson Peter Egan Gabe Firment Aimee Freeman Barbara Freiberg Brian Glorioso Mike Johnson Jeremy LaCombe Vanessa Caston Lafleur Jacob Landry Rodney Lyons Shane Mack Chasity Martinez Michael Melerine Ed Murray Paul Sawyer Rodney Schamerhorn Annie Spell Lauren Ventrella Mark Wright John Wyble Beth Billings Reese Broussard Kimberly Coates Adrian Fisher Dodie Horton Ed Larvadain Pat Moore Candace Newell Laurie Schlegel Sylvia Taylor Debbie Villio Alonzo Knox
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Much cleaner than house version. Ref. HB38
SB42: Prohibits using artificial intelligence to create child sexual abuse materials. (8/1/26)
Last Action: Senate conference committee members appointed: Edmonds, Cloud, and Hodges.
Date: 2026-05-21
Floor Action: π Awaiting Floor Action
Author: Rick Edmonds
Co-sponsors: Blake Miguez Beryl Amedee Tony Bacala Mike Bayham Stephanie Berault Doyle Boudreaux Delisha Boyd Marcus Bryant Dewith Carrier Kim Carver Emily Chenevert Raymond Crews Kellee Dickerson Peter Egan Gabe Firment Aimee Freeman Barbara Freiberg Brian Glorioso Mike Johnson Jeremy LaCombe Vanessa Caston Lafleur Jacob Landry Rodney Lyons Shane Mack Chasity Martinez Michael Melerine Ed Murray Paul Sawyer Rodney Schamerhorn Annie Spell Lauren Ventrella Mark Wright John Wyble Beth Billings Reese Broussard Kimberly Coates Adrian Fisher Dodie Horton Ed Larvadain Pat Moore Candace Newell Laurie Schlegel Sylvia Taylor Debbie Villio Alonzo Knox
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Much cleaner than house version. Ref. HB38
HB1134: Creates the Back-Deferred Retirement Option Program within the Louisiana State Employees' Retirement System (EGF SEE ACTUARIAL NOTE APV)
Last Action: Scheduled for concurrence on 05/26/2026.
Date: 2026-05-25
Floor Action: π Awaiting Floor Action
Author: Jacob Braud
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The benefit is contingent upon them waiving their right to pursue political office. May also constitute a gratuitous donation of public funds.
HB133: Provides relative to certain battery offenses against school employees (EG1 SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
Last Action: Read by title and returned to the Calendar, subject to call.
Date: 2026-05-13
Floor Action: π Awaiting Floor Action
Author: Candace Newell
Co-sponsors: Delisha Boyd Marcus Bryant Barbara Carpenter Vincent Cox Adrian Fisher Kyle Green Dana Henry John Illg Steven Jackson Vanessa Caston Lafleur Ed Larvadain Denise Marcelle Chasity Martinez Dustin Miller Pat Moore Ed Murray Tammy Phelps Sylvia Taylor
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This measure continues the trend of expanding protected classifications for specific professions. While the role of teachers is important, creating occupation-based distinctions in criminal law invites similar requests from other groups and leads to a patchwork of unequal protections. The law should remain consistent and universally applied.
HB169: Provides relative to extradition as a condition of probation or parole (EG INCREASE SG RV See Note)
Last Action: Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments. Read by title and passed to third reading and final passage.
Date: 2026-05-21
Floor Action: π Awaiting Floor Action
Author: Dodie Horton
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This measure requires individuals to waive extradition rights as a condition of probation or parole. Conditioning liberty on the waiver of legal rights raises serious due process concerns.
HB258: Provides for exceptions to the dual officeholding laws for volunteer firefighters and judicial branch employees
Last Action: Senate conference committee members appointed: Kleinpeter, Miller, and Reese.
Date: 2026-05-21
Floor Action: π Awaiting Floor Action
Author: Beau Beaullieu
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This proposal weakens long-standing dual officeholding restrictions that exist to prevent conflicts of interest and preserve public trust. Expanding exceptionsβparticularly across branches of governmentβblurs the separation of powers and increases the risk of overlapping authority and influence. Even well-intentioned exceptions can erode the clear ethical boundaries necessary for accountable governance.
HB258: Provides for exceptions to the dual officeholding laws for volunteer firefighters and judicial branch employees
Last Action: Senate conference committee members appointed: Kleinpeter, Miller, and Reese.
Date: 2026-05-21
Floor Action: π Awaiting Floor Action
Author: Beau Beaullieu
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This proposal weakens long-standing dual officeholding restrictions that exist to prevent conflicts of interest and preserve public trust. Expanding exceptionsβparticularly across branches of governmentβblurs the separation of powers and increases the risk of overlapping authority and influence. Even well-intentioned exceptions can erode the clear ethical boundaries necessary for accountable governance.
HB284: Authorizes certain parishes and municipalities to expropriate blighted property by declaration of taking
Last Action:
Date: 2026-05-06
Floor Action: π Awaiting Floor Action
Author: John Wyble
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HB310: Provides for the reassignment of a defendant's case when the right to a jury trial has been waived
Last Action: Read by title and returned to the Calendar, subject to call.
Date: 2026-05-21
Floor Action: π Awaiting Floor Action
Author: Josh Carlson
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This measure creates an inconsistent process across judicial districts by limiting random reassignment to courts with three or more judges, leaving smaller districts without the same safeguard. Even where reassignment is available, allowing the prosecution to override it risks the case remaining before the same judge, undermining the purpose of random assignment. Judge selection should be uniform, neutral, and not subject to manipulation or geographic variation. Requires a constitutional amendment.
Needs to be randomly allowed between ALL JUDGES and MUST apply to ALL judicial districts. A constitutional amendment is necessary.
HB341: Provides for rights of law enforcement officers while under investigation
Last Action: Read by title, returned to the calendar.
Date: 2026-05-11
Floor Action: π Awaiting Floor Action
Author: Barbara Freiberg
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HB359: Provides relative to the death of a candidate for a party primary office who is not affiliated with a major political party (EGF NO IMPACT See Note)
Last Action: Senate conference committee members appointed: Reese, Cathey, and McMath.
Date: 2026-05-21
Floor Action: π Awaiting Floor Action
Author: Beau Beaullieu
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This proposal risks disenfranchising voters by voiding ballots cast for a candidate whose name may still appear on the ballot. Rather than protecting the integrity of elections, it disregards voter intent and may create confusion among the electorate. Election laws should prioritize clarity and respect for valid votes, not invalidate them after the fact. If the electorate is not adequately informed of a candidateβs death, voters should not have their ballots invalidated after the fact.
HB359: Provides relative to the death of a candidate for a party primary office who is not affiliated with a major political party (EGF NO IMPACT See Note)
Last Action: Senate conference committee members appointed: Reese, Cathey, and McMath.
Date: 2026-05-21
Floor Action: π Awaiting Floor Action
Author: Beau Beaullieu
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This proposal risks disenfranchising voters by voiding ballots cast for a candidate whose name may still appear on the ballot. Rather than protecting the integrity of elections, it disregards voter intent and may create confusion among the electorate. Election laws should prioritize clarity and respect for valid votes, not invalidate them after the fact. If the electorate is not adequately informed of a candidateβs death, voters should not have their ballots invalidated after the fact.
HB410: Requires notification of all parties to record in-person communication
Last Action: Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments. Read by title and passed to third reading and final passage.
Date: 2026-05-21
Floor Action: π Awaiting Floor Action
Author: Laurie Schlegel
Co-sponsors: Kathy Edmonston
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This proposal effectively eliminates one-party consent for in-person recordings, making it more difficult for individuals to document conversations where misconduct or disputes may arise. Requiring advance disclosure in all cases may deter the preservation of critical evidence, particularly in situations involving power imbalances or potential wrongdoing. Laws should protect privacy without undermining the ability to document and prove misconduct.
This proposal effectively eliminates one-party consent for in-person recordings, making it more difficult for individuals to document conversations where misconduct or disputes may arise. Requiring advance disclosure in all cases may deter the preservation of critical evidence, particularly in situations involving power imbalances or potential wrongdoing. Laws should protect privacy without undermining the ability to document and prove misconduct.
HB431: Requires certain training for certain local officials (REF NO IMPACT See Note)
Last Action: Received from the Senate with amendments.
Date: 2026-05-25
Floor Action: π Awaiting Floor Action
Author: Josh Carlson
Co-sponsors: Beth Billings Kim Carver Vincent Cox Jessica Domangue Les Farnum Barbara Freiberg Foy Gadberry Steven Jackson Rodney Lyons Denise Marcelle Ed Murray Paul Sawyer Joseph Stagni W. Jay Luneau
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This bill delegates control over mandatory training requirements for elected officials to a private organization. Public standards should be set by accountable public bodiesβnot non-governmental associations.
This should be a government function carried out by the Legislative Auditor or similar body. Instead municplaities will be required to pay a single non-government agency to provide training.
HB571: Provides relative to creating the Complex Litigation Section Program in the Nineteenth Judicial District Court (EG NO IMPACT See Note)
Last Action: Read by title and returned to the Calendar, subject to call.
Date: 2026-05-18
Floor Action: π Awaiting Floor Action
Author: Vanessa Caston Lafleur
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GENERAL OBJECTION TO THE CREATION OF ADDITIONAL LEGISLATIVE CARVE-OUTS
Our legislature should take a more practical and principled approach by adopting laws of general applicability rather than creating narrow statutory carve-outs tailored to individual jurisdictions. If a policy is appropriate for one municipality, parish or body, it should be made available statewide, allowing local governing authorities to determine whether and how it should be implemented within their communities. The continued proliferation of location-specific exceptions undermines consistency in the law and encourages piecemeal legislation rather than sound statewide policy.
HB603: (Constitutional Amendment) Authorizes the investment of state funds in digital assets and precious metals (EG NO IMPACT See Note)
Last Action: Read by title, returned to the calendar.
Date: 2026-05-12
Floor Action: π Awaiting Floor Action
Author: Mark Wright
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The premise of this proposal is flawedβif government has excess funds to invest, it has taken more from taxpayers than it needs. Instead of seeking new ways to deploy surplus revenue, the focus should be on reducing the tax burden.
HB622: Provides relative to the confidentiality of criminal history records
Last Action: Scheduled for concurrence on 05/26/2026.
Date: 2026-05-25
Floor Action: π Awaiting Floor Action
Author: Kimberly Coates
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GENERAL OBJECTION TO INCORPORATION OF FEDERAL DEFINITIONS BY REFERENCE: This measure relies on definitions contained in federal law, which may change over time outside the control of the legislature. Incorporating external definitions by reference creates uncertainty and can result in state law being altered without legislative action.
While aimed at protecting confidentiality, this proposal is overly restrictive and removes practical mechanismsβsuch as consentβthat allow individuals to share their own information when appropriate. It creates inefficiencies by requiring duplicate background checks and limiting information sharing even in legitimate employment contexts. Privacy protections should be balanced with practicality and the individualβs right to control their own information.
HB708: Authorizes concurrent jurisdiction for justice of the peace and city courts in East Baton Rouge Parish
Last Action: Received from the Senate with amendments.
Date: 2026-05-25
Floor Action: π Awaiting Floor Action
Author: Lauren Ventrella
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GENERAL OBJECTION TO THE CREATION OF ADDITIONAL LEGISLATIVE CARVE-OUTS
Our legislature should take a more practical and principled approach by adopting laws of general applicability rather than creating narrow statutory carve-outs tailored to individual jurisdictions. If a policy is appropriate for one municipality, parish or body, it should be made available statewide, allowing local governing authorities to determine whether and how it should be implemented within their communities. The continued proliferation of location-specific exceptions undermines consistency in the law and encourages piecemeal legislation rather than sound statewide policy.
HB73: Provides for the method of voting in public meetings
Last Action: Read by title and returned to the Calendar, subject to call.
Date: 2026-05-11
Floor Action: π Awaiting Floor Action
Author: Tony Bacala
Co-sponsors: Steven Jackson
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ANTI-TRANSPARENCY: Voice voting has long provided a clear and public record of proceedings that anyone can witness and understand. Replacing it with exclusively electronic voting reduces the transparency of the process and makes it harder for citizens present to independently verify how votes are cast. Longstanding practices that promote openness and transparency should not be abandoned without a compelling justification.
HB732: Provides for a temporary waiver of fees for final delinquent debt based on special circumstances (REF DECREASE SG RV See Note)
Last Action: Received from the Senate with amendments.
Date: 2026-05-25
Floor Action: π Awaiting Floor Action
Author: Charles Owen
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This measure grants broad discretionary authority to a single administrative official to waive or suspend fines, fees, and penalties without oversight. Such open-ended authority risks inconsistent application and undermines uniform enforcement of the law.
HB775: Provides relative to minor's consent for medical procedures and treatments
Last Action: Reported with Legislative Bureau amendments which were read and adopted. Read by title and passed to third reading and final passage.
Date: 2026-05-25
Floor Action: π Awaiting Floor Action
Author: Emily Chenevert
Co-sponsors: Daryl Adams Beryl Amedee Mike Bayham Stephanie Berault Phillip DeVillier Kathy Edmonston Dodie Horton Jeremy LaCombe Charles Owen Rodney Schamerhorn Laurie Schlegel Debbie Villio John Wyble
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Lowers age of consent from 18 to 17.
HB867: Provides for an appointed chief of police in the town of Fordoche
Last Action: Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments. Read by title and passed to third reading and final passage.
Date: 2026-05-20
Floor Action: π Awaiting Floor Action
Author: Jeremy LaCombe
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GENERAL OBJECTION TO THE CREATION OF ADDITIONAL LEGISLATIVE CARVE-OUTS
Our legislature should take a more practical and principled approach by adopting laws of general applicability rather than creating narrow statutory carve-outs tailored to individual jurisdictions. If a policy is appropriate for one municipality, parish or body, it should be made available statewide, allowing local governing authorities to determine whether and how it should be implemented within their communities. The continued proliferation of location-specific exceptions undermines consistency in the law and encourages piecemeal legislation rather than sound statewide policy.
HB978: Changes the municipality threshold relative to the mandatory assessment and remittance of special costs to the district indigent defender fund
Last Action: Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments. Read by title and passed to third reading and final passage.
Date: 2026-05-20
Floor Action: π Awaiting Floor Action
Author: Jeremy LaCombe
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GENERAL OBJECTION TO THE CREATION OF ADDITIONAL LEGISLATIVE CARVE-OUTS
Our legislature should take a more practical and principled approach by adopting laws of general applicability rather than creating narrow statutory carve-outs tailored to individual jurisdictions. If a policy is appropriate for one municipality, parish or body, it should be made available statewide, allowing local governing authorities to determine whether and how it should be implemented within their communities. The continued proliferation of location-specific exceptions undermines consistency in the law and encourages piecemeal legislation rather than sound statewide policy.
SB89: Requires the assessor in St. Charles Parish to provide property owners with a form for permanent registration of the homestead exemption. (gov sig) (EG -$13,117 LF EX See Note)
Last Action: Read by title, returned to the calendar.
Date: 2026-04-28
Floor Action: π Awaiting Floor Action
Author: Gregory Miller
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GENERAL OBJECTION TO THE CREATION OF ADDITIONAL LEGISLATIVE CARVE-OUTS
Our legislature should take a more practical and principled approach by adopting laws of general applicability rather than creating narrow statutory carve-outs tailored to individual jurisdictions. If a policy is appropriate for one municipality, parish or body, it should be made available statewide, allowing local governing authorities to determine whether and how it should be implemented within their communities. The continued proliferation of location-specific exceptions undermines consistency in the law and encourages piecemeal legislation rather than sound statewide policy.
HB1041: Prohibits certain entities from prohibiting access based on a person's medical intervention status
Last Action: Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Health and Welfare.
Date: 2026-04-28
Pending: π Health & Welfare π Not Scheduled
Author: Jay Galle
Co-sponsors: Beryl Amedee Kathy Edmonston Peter Egan Charles Owen Roger Wilder
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HB106: Prohibits the administration of nonprescription medication to children without parental consent (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
Last Action: Sent to the Governor for executive approval.
Date: 2026-05-19
Author: Vincent Cox
Co-sponsors: Tehmi Chassion Mark Abraham Regina Barrow Valarie Hodges
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There have been multiple stories in the news of daycare workers/teachers medicating children at nap time to get them to sleep - this is much needed legislation.
HB1067: Provides relative to the fire and police civil service
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Municipal, Parochial and Cultural Affairs.
Date: 2026-03-31
Pending: π Municipal π Not Scheduled
Author: Daryl Adams
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HB108: Provides relative to juror qualifications
Last Action: Sent to the Governor for executive approval.
Date: 2026-05-22
Author: Vincent Cox
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Limiting a persons participation as a juror based on prior conviction for "crimes of violence" or "sex offenses" seems arbitrary. The broader exclusion of all persons convicted of a felony grade offense seems more appropriate.
HB111: Provides relative to diminution of sentence for the earning of an associate's degree (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
Last Action: Effective date: 08/01/2026.
Date: 2026-04-30
Author: Mandie Landry
Co-sponsors: Delisha Boyd Ken Brass Barbara Carpenter Wilford Carter Tehmi Chassion Aimee Freeman Barbara Freiberg Dana Henry Travis Johnson Edmond Jordan Alonzo Knox Vanessa Caston Lafleur Ed Larvadain Rodney Lyons Denise Marcelle Chasity Martinez Pat Moore
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Reasonable extension of diminution of sentence provisions for completing rehabilitation / education programs.
HB1137: Prohibits intentional discrimination based on compelled speech with respect to using certain pronouns, names, or honorifics
Last Action: Signed by the President of the Senate.
Date: 2026-05-25
Author: Raymond Crews
Co-sponsors: Adam Bass Rick Edmonds Valarie Hodges Blake Miguez John Morris Alan Seabaugh
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HB118: Provides limitations relative to claims for general damages
Last Action:
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Civil Law and Procedure π Not Scheduled
Author: Chad Boyer
Co-sponsors: Steven Jackson
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Sets cap for "GENERAL DAMAGES" for EACH plaintiff/claimant at $5 million.
HB1181: Provides relative to the creation of and levy of taxes by certain special districts (OR SEE FISC NOTE LF RV)
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Municipal, Parochial and Cultural Affairs.
Date: 2026-04-01
Pending: π Municipal π Not Scheduled
Author: Lauren Ventrella
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HB132: Provides relative to battery (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
Last Action: Effective date: 08/01/2026.
Date: 2026-05-15
Author: Brian Glorioso
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Practically if "sound" is now going to be considered as a manner in which battery can be committed on a police officer, it should also be considered as a means in which battery can be committed against anyone and revisions should be made to the general battery statute.
NOTE: Bill amended to include into the general simple battery statute.
HB141: Provides relative to certain information on court filings
Last Action: Effective date: 08/01/2026.
Date: 2026-05-15
Author: Nicholas Muscarello
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TRANSPARENCY
HB143: Provides relative to the per diem rate paid by the Dept. of Public Safety and Corrections for the housing of state inmates in a parish jail or institution (EN +$17,311,950 GF EX See Note)
Last Action: Signed by the President of the Senate.
Date: 2026-05-25
Author: Tony Bacala
Co-sponsors: Daryl Adams Stephanie Berault Doyle Boudreaux Chad Boyer Barbara Carpenter Emily Chenevert Kimberly Coates Vincent Cox Jason DeWitt Peter Egan Adrian Fisher Bryan Fontenot Aimee Freeman Barbara Freiberg Dodie Horton Timothy Kerner Alonzo Knox Vanessa Caston Lafleur Rodney Lyons Shane Mack Pat Moore Francis Thompson Debbie Villio Jeff Wiley Jerome Zeringue
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HB147: Provides for the definition of the crime of racketeering (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
Last Action: Effective date: 08/01/2026.
Date: 2026-04-30
Author: Debbie Villio
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HB171: Provides relative to personal sureties
Last Action: Effective date: 08/01/2026.
Date: 2026-05-11
Author: Annie Spell
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Legislative housekeeping.
HB183: Provides relative to the use of cellular devices in courts and courthouses
Last Action:
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Judiciary π Not Scheduled
Author: Dixon McMakin
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HB184: Provides an exemption to certain outpatient prescription fees for charitable pharmacies (OR -$3,754 SD RV See Note)
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Health and Welfare.
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Health and Welfare π Not Scheduled
Author: Michael Melerine
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HB191: Provides relative to credit for prior custody (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
Last Action: Effective date: 08/01/2026.
Date: 2026-05-15
Author: Debbie Villio
1
1
HB197: Provides for the use of artificial intelligence by healthcare providers
Last Action:
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Health and Welfare π Not Scheduled
Author: Jessica Domangue
1
1
HB235: Authorizes a person to install an individual sewer treatment system in certain circumstances
Last Action: Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Health and Welfare.
Date: 2026-04-07
Pending: π Health & Welfare π Not Scheduled
Author: Bryan Fontenot
1
HB240: Provides relative to disclosure of financing agreements
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Civil Law and Procedure.
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Civil Law and Procedure π Not Scheduled
Author: Emily Chenevert
1
1
1
HB245: Provides relative to medical parole (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
Last Action: Sent to the Governor for executive approval.
Date: 2026-05-21
Author: Bryan Fontenot
1
1
HB253: Repeals the state tax levied on the net income of individuals and estates and trusts (OR DECREASE GF RV See Note)
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Ways and Means π Not Scheduled
Author: Danny McCormick
1
1
HB286: Provides for the St. Tammany Parish Mosquito Abatement District
Last Action: Effective date: 08/01/2026.
Date: 2026-05-11
Author: Stephanie Berault
1
HB295: Prohibits the development of artificial intelligence systems with certain capabilities involving interactions with minors (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
Last Action:
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Commerce π Not Scheduled
Author: Kyle Green
1
1
HB31: Authorizes certain municipalities to terminate participation in the Municipal Police Employees' Retirement System (RE SEE ACTUARIAL NOTE APV)
Last Action: Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Retirement.
Date: 2026-04-28
Pending: π Retirement π Not Scheduled
Author: Michael Echols
Co-sponsors: Rhonda Butler
1
HB327: Declares that carbon dioxide sequestration is illegal without a property owner's consent (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF RV)
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environment.
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Natural Resources and Environment π Not Scheduled
Author: Danny McCormick
Co-sponsors: Charles Owen Rodney Schamerhorn
1
HB335: Provides relative to entities administering public benefits
Last Action: Committee amendments read and adopted. Read by title and referred to the Legislative Bureau.
Date: 2026-05-25
Author: Chance Henry
1
HB37: Prohibits foreign entities from conducting expropriation activities
Last Action:
Date: 2026-03-09
Author: Charles Owen
1
1
HB376: Provides relative to provisional appointments in the classified service
Last Action: Effective date: 08/01/2026.
Date: 2026-05-15
Author: Timothy Kerner
1
HB39: Requires peace officers to be citizens of the United States
Last Action: Sent to the Governor for executive approval.
Date: 2026-05-19
Author: Gabe Firment
Co-sponsors: Daryl Adams Beryl Amedee Rhonda Butler Kathy Edmonston Jay Galle Troy Hebert Dodie Horton Mike Johnson Shane Mack Joseph Orgeron Charles Owen Rodney Schamerhorn Lauren Ventrella Roger Wilder Jerome Zeringue Adam Bass Gary Carter Heather Cloud Rick Edmonds Michael Fesi Valarie Hodges Blake Miguez John Morris Thomas Pressly Alan Seabaugh
2
1
GENERAL OBJECTION: Terms in state law should not be defined by their meaning under federal law.
HB396: Provides relative to the admissibility of autopsy photographs in criminal proceedings
Last Action: Signed by the President of the Senate.
Date: 2026-05-25
Author: Dixon McMakin
1
HB449: Provides relative to expropriation
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Civil Law and Procedure.
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Civil Law and Procedure π Not Scheduled
Author: Brett Geymann
1
HB450: Provides relative to points awarded to veterans in competitive fire and police civil service employment
Last Action: Effective date: 08/01/2026.
Date: 2026-05-15
Author: Timothy Kerner
Co-sponsors: Regina Barrow Gary Carter Patrick Connick Rick Edmonds Cameron Henry Katrina Jackson-Andrews Samuel Jenkins Caleb Kleinpeter Edward Price Jeremy Stine William Wheat
1
HB452: Prohibits financial incentives or penalties to encourage healthcare providers to administer vaccinations
Last Action:
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Insurance π Not Scheduled
Author: Beryl Amedee
1
1
Kickbacks for vaccines is a morally reprehensible practice.
This document, page 15, shows how pediatricians are incentivized to increase vaccine uptake with bonuses: http://whale.to/c/2016-BCN-BCBSM-Incentive-Program-Booklet.pdf?mibextid=Zxz2cZ
By including this bonus ratio per patient population, it incentivizes pediatricians to remove unvaccinated patients from their practice creating a barrier to care.
HB485: (Constitutional Amendment) Provides relative to parental rights (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
Last Action:
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Civil Law and Procedure π Not Scheduled
Author: Beryl Amedee
Co-sponsors: Dodie Horton Charles Owen Rodney Schamerhorn Roger Wilder
1
1
HB493: Prohibits expropriation by the board of commissioners of the Amite River Basin Drainage and Water Conservation District in East Feliciana and St. Helena Parishes
Last Action:
Date: 2026-04-21
Author: Robert Carter
1
HB495: Authorizes the governing authority of Grant Parish to determine whether carbon dioxide sequestration and pipelines transporting carbon dioxide may be permitted within the parish
Last Action:
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Natural Resources and Environment π Not Scheduled
Author: Gabe Firment
1
GENERAL OBJECTION TO THE CREATION OF ADDITIONAL LEGISLATIVE CARVE-OUTS
Our legislature should take a more practical and principled approach by adopting laws of general applicability rather than creating narrow statutory carve-outs tailored to individual jurisdictions. If a policy is appropriate for one municipality, parish or body, it should be made available statewide, allowing local governing authorities to determine whether and how it should be implemented within their communities. The continued proliferation of location-specific exceptions undermines consistency in the law and encourages piecemeal legislation rather than sound statewide policy.
HB497: Authorizes the governing authority of Vernon Parish to determine whether carbon dioxide sequestration and pipelines transporting carbon dioxide may be permitted within the parish
Last Action: Involuntarily deferred in committee.
Date: 2026-05-19
Author: Rodney Schamerhorn
Co-sponsors: Charles Owen
1
GENERAL OBJECTION TO THE CREATION OF ADDITIONAL LEGISLATIVE CARVE-OUTS
Our legislature should take a more practical and principled approach by adopting laws of general applicability rather than creating narrow statutory carve-outs tailored to individual jurisdictions. If a policy is appropriate for one municipality, parish or body, it should be made available statewide, allowing local governing authorities to determine whether and how it should be implemented within their communities. The continued proliferation of location-specific exceptions undermines consistency in the law and encourages piecemeal legislation rather than sound statewide policy.
HB498: Authorizes the governing authority of Beauregard Parish to determine whether carbon dioxide sequestration and pipelines transporting carbon dioxide may be permitted within the parish
Last Action: Involuntarily deferred in committee.
Date: 2026-05-19
Author: Rodney Schamerhorn
Co-sponsors: Charles Owen
1
GENERAL OBJECTION TO THE CREATION OF ADDITIONAL LEGISLATIVE CARVE-OUTS
Our legislature should take a more practical and principled approach by adopting laws of general applicability rather than creating narrow statutory carve-outs tailored to individual jurisdictions. If a policy is appropriate for one municipality, parish or body, it should be made available statewide, allowing local governing authorities to determine whether and how it should be implemented within their communities. The continued proliferation of location-specific exceptions undermines consistency in the law and encourages piecemeal legislation rather than sound statewide policy.
HB499: Provides relative to compensation for pore space owners (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF RV)
Last Action:
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Natural Resources and Environment π Not Scheduled
Author: Danny McCormick
Co-sponsors: Charles Owen Rodney Schamerhorn
1
HB5: Authorizes parish governing authorities and citizens to determine whether Class VI injection wells, carbon dioxide sequestration, and carbon dioxide pipelines may be permitted within a parish (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF RV)
Last Action: Involuntarily deferred in committee.
Date: 2026-05-19
Author: Mike Johnson
Co-sponsors: Rhonda Butler Jason DeWitt Gabe Firment Charles Owen Rodney Schamerhorn
1
HB500: Provides relative to nonconsenting mineral interest owners within a carbon dioxide storage unit (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF RV)
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environment.
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Natural Resources and Environment π Not Scheduled
Author: Danny McCormick
Co-sponsors: Charles Owen Rodney Schamerhorn
1
HB502: Provides relative to the authority of the Caddo Parish Port Commission to use the payment in lieu of taxes program (OR NO IMPACT LF EX See Note)
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works.
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Transportation, Highways and Public Works π Not Scheduled
Author: Danny McCormick
1
HB504: Authorizes the governing authority of Sabine Parish to determine whether carbon dioxide sequestration and pipelines transporting carbon dioxide may be permitted within the parish
Last Action: Involuntarily deferred in committee.
Date: 2026-05-19
Author: Rodney Schamerhorn
Co-sponsors: Lawrence Bagley
1
GENERAL OBJECTION TO THE CREATION OF ADDITIONAL LEGISLATIVE CARVE-OUTS
Our legislature should take a more practical and principled approach by adopting laws of general applicability rather than creating narrow statutory carve-outs tailored to individual jurisdictions. If a policy is appropriate for one municipality, parish or body, it should be made available statewide, allowing local governing authorities to determine whether and how it should be implemented within their communities. The continued proliferation of location-specific exceptions undermines consistency in the law and encourages piecemeal legislation rather than sound statewide policy.
HB507: Repeals liability limits related to carbon dioxide sequestration and transmission (OR SEE FISC NOTE SG RV)
Last Action:
Date: 2026-04-20
Author: Danny McCormick
Co-sponsors: Charles Owen Rodney Schamerhorn
1
HB508: Provides an exception to hunting license requirements for the taking of outlaw quadrupeds on a person's own private property (EG DECREASE SG RV See Note)
Last Action: Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.
Date: 2026-05-06
Pending: π Natural Resources π Not Scheduled
Author: Danny McCormick
1
HB51: (Constitutional Amendment) Restricts post-conviction bail for certain offenders (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
Last Action: Effective date: See Act.
Date: 2026-05-21
Author: Debbie Villio
1
1
NO BOND for a person CONVICTED of an AGGRAVATED CRIME against a MINOR is a simple, straightforward, common sense measure.
HB510: Prohibits the importation of captured carbon dioxide into Louisiana for sequestration
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environment.
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Natural Resources and Environment π 2026-05-26 at 11:00 AM
Author: Rodney Schamerhorn
1
HB537: Repeals the Workers' Compensation Advisory Council
Last Action: Effective date: 08/01/2026.
Date: 2026-05-11
Author: Raymond Crews
1
HB560: Provides relative to hospital service districts
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Health and Welfare.
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Health and Welfare π Not Scheduled
Author: Bryan Fontenot
1
HB566: Prohibits use of state funds in support of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions policies (OR DECREASE RV See Note)
Last Action:
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Appropriations π Not Scheduled
Author: Charles Owen
1
1
1
HB58: Restricts post-conviction bail for certain offenders (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG EX)
Last Action: Sent to the Governor for executive approval.
Date: 2026-05-19
Author: Debbie Villio
1
1
Ref. HB81
HB599: Prohibits the sale of Louisiana running surface water outside of the state
Last Action: Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.
Date: 2026-05-06
Pending: π Natural Resources π Not Scheduled
Author: Rodney Schamerhorn
1
HB6: Authorizes the governing authority of Rapides Parish to determine whether carbon dioxide sequestration and pipelines transporting carbon dioxide may be permitted within the parish (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF RV)
Last Action: Involuntarily deferred in committee.
Date: 2026-05-19
Author: Mike Johnson
Co-sponsors: Rhonda Butler
1
GENERAL OBJECTION TO THE CREATION OF ADDITIONAL LEGISLATIVE CARVE-OUTS
Our legislature should take a more practical and principled approach by adopting laws of general applicability rather than creating narrow statutory carve-outs tailored to individual jurisdictions. If a policy is appropriate for one municipality, parish or body, it should be made available statewide, allowing local governing authorities to determine whether and how it should be implemented within their communities. The continued proliferation of location-specific exceptions undermines consistency in the law and encourages piecemeal legislation rather than sound statewide policy.
HB615: Requires certain public meetings to be broadcast live (RE INCREASE SG EX See Note)
Last Action: Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Senate and Governmental Affairs.
Date: 2026-04-28
Pending: π Governmental Affairs π Not Scheduled
Author: Mike Johnson
Co-sponsors: Alonzo Knox
2
1
Bill should be amended to also include local non-elected board and commissions appointed by a parish governing authority or municipality that falls within the established population threshold.
HB67: Provides for protected information of certain individuals
Last Action: Sent to the Governor for executive approval.
Date: 2026-05-13
Author: Tony Bacala
1
TRANSPARENCY
HB676: Creates the crime of fraudulent patient referrals or "body brokering" (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
Last Action: Sent to the Governor for executive approval.
Date: 2026-05-19
Author: Annie Spell
Co-sponsors: Tehmi Chassion
1
HB68: Provides relative to conduct that constitutes disturbing the peace (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
Last Action: Effective date: 08/01/2026.
Date: 2026-05-15
Author: Laurie Schlegel
Co-sponsors: Daryl Adams Beryl Amedee Mike Bayham Stephanie Berault Beth Billings Chad Boyer Rhonda Butler Josh Carlson Dewith Carrier Kim Carver Emily Chenevert Kimberly Coates Vincent Cox Phillip DeVillier Jason DeWitt Kellee Dickerson Kathy Edmonston Gabe Firment Bryan Fontenot Brian Glorioso Dodie Horton John Illg Mike Johnson Dixon McMakin Michael Melerine Pat Moore Charles Owen Rodney Schamerhorn Debbie Villio Roger Wilder Valarie Hodges
1
Ref. HB60
HB683: Provides with respect to service of process
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Civil Law and Procedure.
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Civil Law and Procedure π Not Scheduled
Author: Jay Galle
1
This proposal modernizes service of process by allowing private individuals to serve without unnecessary delays tied to prior sheriff attempts. In many cases, private process servers are more responsive and effective, improving efficiency in moving cases forward. Removing rigid procedural hurdles helps ensure that litigation is not stalled by outdated service requirements.
HB69: Provides relative to ignition interlock device offenses
Last Action: Effective date: 08/01/2026.
Date: 2026-05-11
Author: Debbie Villio
1
HB7: Enacts the Louisiana Landowners Protection Act (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF RV)
Last Action:
Date: 2026-03-31
Author: Mike Johnson
Co-sponsors: Rhonda Butler Jason DeWitt Gabe Firment Brett Geymann Charles Owen Rodney Schamerhorn Kathy Edmonston
1
HB70: Provides relative to contractor fraud
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice.
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Administration of Criminal Justice π Not Scheduled
Author: Joy Walters
1
Expands current "residential contractor fraud" provisions to cover non-residential situations.
HB717: Provides relative to labeling requirements for cell cultured food products
Last Action: Signed by the President of the Senate.
Date: 2026-05-25
Author: Rodney Schamerhorn
1
HB737: Provides relative to the requirement that certain students present evidence of immunization against meningococcal disease as a condition of school entry
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Education.
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Education π Not Scheduled
Author: Beryl Amedee
1
1
The CDC no longer recommends universal meningococcal vaccination. The vaccine has been moved to a schedule for those at high risk of contracting meningococcal. This law should have never passed to begin with and should be repealed.
HB742: Provides relative to certain eligibility requirements for certain public assistance programs (OR INCREASE GF EX See Note)
Last Action:
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Health and Welfare π Not Scheduled
Author: Beryl Amedee
1
1
A single mother contacted us after the state denied her services when she chose not to vaccinate her youngest daughter, a decision she made after her older daughter experienced a vaccine injury. We are happy to forward those emails to any legislator.
Vaccine records in lieu of public assistance are rules established by Louisiana for disbursement of federal funding (TANIF, Medicaid) - this is NOT required in order to receive this funding.
HB744: (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:
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Commerce π Not Scheduled
Author: Mark Wright
1
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.
HB76: Provides relative to notification of inmates released from a parish prison or jail or state correctional facility (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
Last Action: Effective date: 08/01/2026.
Date: 2026-05-15
Author: Mandie Landry
1
TRANSPARENCY: This measure promotes transparency and public safety by requiring immediate notification when an inmate is improperly released. Victims, witnesses, and law enforcement deserve prompt notice so they can take appropriate precautions and respond quickly to the situation.
HB80: Establishes strict liability for damages caused from carbon storage and transportation
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Civil Law and Procedure.
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Civil Law and Procedure π Not Scheduled
Author: Robert Carter
1
HB817: Establishes the Louisiana Homeowner Bill of Rights
Last Action:
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Civil Law and Procedure π Not Scheduled
Author: Dixon McMakin
1
HB842: Makes revisions to the Louisiana Election Code
Last Action: Effective date: See Act.
Date: 2026-05-14
Author: Beau Beaullieu
1
CLOSED PRIMARY PREP:
This bill converts Louisianaβs election system from a patchwork of legacy practices into a more standardized, system-driven frameworkβmodernizing voter registration data, tightening administrative procedures, and quietly aligning the stateβs election code for the impending implementation of closed party primaries. It also addresses practical operational challengesβsuch as allowing cross-parish staff assistanceβto help election officials manage staffing shortages and administer elections more efficiently.
HB861: Provides relative to the status of inactive boards and commissions in Louisiana (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
Last Action: Signed by the President of the Senate.
Date: 2026-05-25
Author: Mike Johnson
Co-sponsors: Beryl Amedee Mike Bayham Beau Beaullieu Doyle Boudreaux Rhonda Butler Josh Carlson Kellee Dickerson Peter Egan Barbara Freiberg Dodie Horton Charles Owen Rodney Schamerhorn John Wyble
1
1
HB863: Requires a search warrant before wildlife enforcement agents can conduct inspections
Last Action:
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Natural Resources and Environment π Not Scheduled
Author: Lauren Ventrella
1
HB926: Prohibits the use of vaccine status to determine admission to public buildings
Last Action: Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Health and Welfare.
Date: 2026-05-13
Pending: π Health & Welfare π Not Scheduled
Author: Mike Bayham
1
1
No one and no government has the right to mandate a medical intervention. Look to your right and to your left and ask yourself whether those people should have the power to force medical decisions on you or your children.
HB930: Eliminates the requirement for the Louisiana Department of Health to register cosmetic products
Last Action: Signed by the President of the Senate.
Date: 2026-05-25
Author: Kimberly Coates
1
1
GENERAL OBJECTION TO INCORPORATION OF FEDERAL DEFINITIONS BY REFERENCE: This measure relies on definitions contained in federal law, which may change over time outside the control of the legislature. Incorporating external definitions by reference creates uncertainty and can result in state law being altered without legislative action.
HB94: Provides relative to the right to carry a firearm (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice.
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Administration of Criminal Justice π Not Scheduled
Author: Danny McCormick
1
HB945: Requires transparency of automobile repairs
Last Action:
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Insurance π Not Scheduled
Author: Michael Echols
1
HB948: Provides with respect to the rights of parents regarding the medical treatment of their minor children
Last Action:
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Health and Welfare π Not Scheduled
Author: Beryl Amedee
1
1
1
Last year, LA Chapter of the AAP President Dr Bocchini testified about forcing chemo if a parent declines - no medical procedure should be forced, much less on children against parent's wishes. This bill takes into consideration, and excludes, emergency situations.
HB99: Provides relative to the carrying of firearms on college campuses
Last Action:
Date: 2026-03-23
Author: Danny McCormick
1
SB140: Provides for multiple successions in the same proceeding. (8/1/26)
Last Action: Effective date 8/1/2026.
Date: 2026-05-15
Author: Gregory Miller
1
SB146: Provides relative to the official journal of parishes, municipalities, school boards, and other political subdivisions. (gov sig)
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Senate and Governmental Affairs.
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Governmental Affairs π Not Scheduled
Author: Michael Fesi
1
TRANSPARENCY!
SB166: Provides for responsive verdicts for specific crimes. (8/1/26)
Last Action:
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Judiciary C π Not Scheduled
Author: Alan Seabaugh
1
SB189: Prohibits the intentional release or dispersion, by burning of fuel, of chemicals into the environment of this state with the express purpose of affecting temperature. (8/1/26)
Last Action: Signed by the Speaker of the House.
Date: 2026-05-25
Author: Michael Fesi
1
1
SB200: Allows for expropriation of land near military bases that is owned by foreign adversaries or agents of foreign adversaries when the ownership poses a threat to public health and safety. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
Last Action: Signed by the Speaker of the House.
Date: 2026-05-25
Author: Valarie Hodges
Co-sponsors: Robert Allain Regina Barrow Adam Bass Stewart Cathey Heather Cloud Patrick Connick Rick Edmonds Michael Fesi Cameron Henry Katrina Jackson-Andrews Caleb Kleinpeter Eddie Lambert Blake Miguez Gregory Miller Beth Mizell John Morris Robert Owen Thomas Pressly Edward Price Mike Reese Larry Selders Jeremy Stine William Wheat Glen Womack Beryl Amedee Mike Bayham Kellee Dickerson Kathy Edmonston Peter Egan Gabe Firment Dodie Horton Charles Owen Rodney Schamerhorn Annie Spell John Wyble
2
1
GENERAL OBJECTION TO INCORPORATION OF FEDERAL DEFINITIONS BY REFERENCE: This measure relies on definitions contained in federal law, which may change over time outside the control of the legislature. Incorporating external definitions by reference creates uncertainty and can result in state law being altered without legislative action.
SB218: Provides for certification programs for election officials. (8/1/26) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
Last Action: Effective date 8/1/2026.
Date: 2026-05-15
Author: Kirk Talbot
1
SB224: Removes requirement for publication of local notice by school boards under certain circumstances. (8/1/26)
Last Action:
Date: 2026-04-01
Pending: π House and Governmental Affairs π Not Scheduled
Author: Michael Fesi
1
TRANSPARENCY!
SB241: Requires the inclusion of the license number of adjusters and appraisers in all written communications. (8/1/26)
Last Action: Sent to the Governor by the Secretary of the Senate.
Date: 2026-05-20
Author: Valarie Hodges
Co-sponsors: Regina Barrow Royce Duplessis Rick Edmonds Brach Myers William Wheat
1
SB285: Provides for appointments to the Shreveport Downtown Development Authority. (8/1/26)
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Local and Municipal Affairs.
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Local & Municipal Affairs π Not Scheduled
Author: Alan Seabaugh
1
GENERAL OBJECTION TO SPECIAL DISTRICTS
Special districts already represent an expansion of specialized governmental authority, often operating with independent funding and limited oversight. Special district within the boundaries of an existing political subdivision add another layer of government with overlapping authority, funding, and responsibility. This fragmentation reduces transparency and makes it more difficult for citizens to understand who is accountable for decisions and spending. The legislature should avoid creating parallel governing structures where existing local government already has jurisdiction.
SB3: Requires that notice of introduction of a bill changing the method and amount of compensation or mileage paid school board members be posted on the official website of the school board. (8/1/26)
Last Action:
Date: 2026-03-09
Author: Michael Fesi
1
SB306: Creates the crime of obstruction of the freedom of worship in a church or other place of worship. (gov sig)
Last Action: Sent to the Governor by the Secretary of the Senate.
Date: 2026-05-20
Author: Rick Edmonds
Co-sponsors: Robert Allain Adam Bass Stewart Cathey Patrick Connick Michael Fesi Franklin Foil Cameron Henry Valarie Hodges Eddie Lambert Patrick McMath Blake Miguez Beth Mizell John Morris Brach Myers Robert Owen Thomas Pressly Mike Reese Alan Seabaugh Jeremy Stine Kirk Talbot William Wheat Glen Womack Daryl Adams Doyle Boudreaux Chad Boyer Emily Chenevert Vincent Cox Dodie Horton Jeff Wiley
1
1
SB36: Provides relative to vaccines. (8/1/26)
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Health and Welfare.
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Health & Welfare π Not Scheduled
Author: Michael Fesi
1
GENERAL OBJECTION TO INCORPORATION OF FEDERAL DEFINITIONS BY REFERENCE: This measure relies on definitions contained in federal law, which may change over time outside the control of the legislature. Incorporating external definitions by reference creates uncertainty and can result in state law being altered without legislative action.
SB44: Requires a law enforcement agency to approve firearms and ammunition carried by its tactical medical professionals. (8/1/26)
Last Action: Effective date 8/1/2026.
Date: 2026-05-14
Author: Alan Seabaugh
1
SB45: Provides relative to hospice care. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
Last Action: Signed by the Speaker of the House.
Date: 2026-05-25
Author: William Wheat
1
SB47: Requires certain email and telephone contact information for individual members of a board and commission. (8/1/26) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
Last Action: Sent to the Governor by the Secretary of the Senate.
Date: 2026-05-20
Author: Beth Mizell
1
SB53: Removes detriment or harm to morals as criteria for declaring a property a public nuisance. (8/1/26)
Last Action:
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Judiciary C π Not Scheduled
Author: W. Jay Luneau
1
SB86: Provides mandatory minimum sentences for persons who aid and abet a defendant convicted of certain sex offenses involving juveniles. (8/1/26) (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
Last Action:
Date: 2026-03-18
Author: John Morris
1
1
SB98: Adds certain school employees to the definition of "educator" relative to prohibited sexual conduct between an educator and student. (8/1/26)
Last Action: Effective date 8/1/2026.
Date: 2026-05-14
Author: Caleb Kleinpeter
1
HB103: Provides relative to the Walnut Street Special District in the city of Monroe
Last Action:
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Municipal π Not Scheduled
Author: Francis Thompson
1
GENERAL OBJECTION TO SPECIAL DISTRICTS
Special districts already represent an expansion of specialized governmental authority, often operating with independent funding and limited oversight. Special district within the boundaries of an existing political subdivision add another layer of government with overlapping authority, funding, and responsibility. This fragmentation reduces transparency and makes it more difficult for citizens to understand who is accountable for decisions and spending. The legislature should avoid creating parallel governing structures where existing local government already has jurisdiction.
HB114: Authorizes the town of Blanchard to levy a hotel occupancy tax
Last Action:
Date: 2026-02-18
Author: Joy Walters
1
GENERAL OBJECTION TO THE CREATION OF ADDITIONAL LEGISLATIVE CARVE-OUTS
Our legislature should take a more practical and principled approach by adopting laws of general applicability rather than creating narrow statutory carve-outs tailored to individual jurisdictions. If a policy is appropriate for one municipality, parish or body, it should be made available statewide, allowing local governing authorities to determine whether and how it should be implemented within their communities. The continued proliferation of location-specific exceptions undermines consistency in the law and encourages piecemeal legislation rather than sound statewide policy.
HB115: Provides for the abolition of the office of police chief and the police department in the village of Edgefield
Last Action: Sent to the Governor for executive approval.
Date: 2026-05-21
Author: Dennis Bamburg
1
GENERAL OBJECTION TO THE CREATION OF ADDITIONAL LEGISLATIVE CARVE-OUTS
Our legislature should take a more practical and principled approach by adopting laws of general applicability rather than creating narrow statutory carve-outs tailored to individual jurisdictions. If a policy is appropriate for one municipality, parish or body, it should be made available statewide, allowing local governing authorities to determine whether and how it should be implemented within their communities. The continued proliferation of location-specific exceptions undermines consistency in the law and encourages piecemeal legislation rather than sound statewide policy.
HB1157: Provides for funding to certain entities for infrastructure related projects within the Department of Transportation and Development (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD EX)
Last Action: Signed by the President of the Senate.
Date: 2026-05-25
Author: Ryan Bourriaque
Co-sponsors: Tehmi Chassion
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HB116: Provides relative to the Northeast Louisiana Multimodal District
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Municipal, Parochial and Cultural Affairs.
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Municipal π Not Scheduled
Author: Travis Johnson
Co-sponsors: Glen Womack
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HB1189: Provides for charter boat fishing guide licenses
Last Action: Read by title and referred to the Legislative Bureau.
Date: 2026-05-25
Author: Marcus Bryant
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HB120: Creates the Real Timbers Crime Prevention and Security District in Orleans Parish
Last Action: Effective date: 05/11/2026.
Date: 2026-05-11
Author: Delisha Boyd
Co-sponsors: Aimee Freeman Dana Henry Terry Landry Jr. Ed Larvadain Rodney Lyons Ed Murray Candace Newell Neil Riser Sylvia Taylor Joy Walters
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GENERAL OBJECTION TO SPECIAL DISTRICTS
Special districts already represent an expansion of specialized governmental authority, often operating with independent funding and limited oversight. Special district within the boundaries of an existing political subdivision add another layer of government with overlapping authority, funding, and responsibility. This fragmentation reduces transparency and makes it more difficult for citizens to understand who is accountable for decisions and spending. The legislature should avoid creating parallel governing structures where existing local government already has jurisdiction.
HB122: Provides relative to the Spring Lake Subdivision Improvement District in Orleans Parish
Last Action: Effective date: 05/18/2026.
Date: 2026-05-15
Author: Candace Newell
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GENERAL OBJECTION TO SPECIAL DISTRICTS
Special districts already represent an expansion of specialized governmental authority, often operating with independent funding and limited oversight. Special district within the boundaries of an existing political subdivision add another layer of government with overlapping authority, funding, and responsibility. This fragmentation reduces transparency and makes it more difficult for citizens to understand who is accountable for decisions and spending. The legislature should avoid creating parallel governing structures where existing local government already has jurisdiction.
HB127: Provides relative to the Victoria Farms Crime Prevention and Improvement District in East Baton Rouge Parish
Last Action: Sent to the Governor for executive approval.
Date: 2026-05-14
Author: Vanessa Caston Lafleur
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GENERAL OBJECTION TO SPECIAL DISTRICTS
Special districts already represent an expansion of specialized governmental authority, often operating with independent funding and limited oversight. Special district within the boundaries of an existing political subdivision add another layer of government with overlapping authority, funding, and responsibility. This fragmentation reduces transparency and makes it more difficult for citizens to understand who is accountable for decisions and spending. The legislature should avoid creating parallel governing structures where existing local government already has jurisdiction.
HB136: Provides relative to the classified police service in the city of Harahan
Last Action: Sent to the Governor for executive approval.
Date: 2026-05-19
Author: John Illg
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GENERAL OBJECTION TO THE CREATION OF ADDITIONAL LEGISLATIVE CARVE-OUTS
Our legislature should take a more practical and principled approach by adopting laws of general applicability rather than creating narrow statutory carve-outs tailored to individual jurisdictions. If a policy is appropriate for one municipality, parish or body, it should be made available statewide, allowing local governing authorities to determine whether and how it should be implemented within their communities. The continued proliferation of location-specific exceptions undermines consistency in the law and encourages piecemeal legislation rather than sound statewide policy.
HB138: Provides relative to the Parkwood Terrace Crime Prevention and Neighborhood Improvement District in East Baton Rouge Parish
Last Action: Sent to the Governor for executive approval.
Date: 2026-05-14
Author: Barbara Carpenter
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GENERAL OBJECTION TO SPECIAL DISTRICTS
Special districts already represent an expansion of specialized governmental authority, often operating with independent funding and limited oversight. Special district within the boundaries of an existing political subdivision add another layer of government with overlapping authority, funding, and responsibility. This fragmentation reduces transparency and makes it more difficult for citizens to understand who is accountable for decisions and spending. The legislature should avoid creating parallel governing structures where existing local government already has jurisdiction.
HB139: Creates the Parkview Oaks Crime Prevention and Improvement District in East Baton Rouge Parish
Last Action: Effective date: 05/15/2026.
Date: 2026-05-15
Author: Paul Sawyer
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HB144: Creates the crime of obstruction of a legislative proceeding (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
Last Action:
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Administration of Criminal Justice π Not Scheduled
Author: Brian Glorioso
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IS THIS REALLY AN ISSUE IN THE STATE OF LOUISIANA?
HB157: Establishes a cause of action for misuse of artificial intelligence
Last Action:
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Civil Law and Procedure π Not Scheduled
Author: Vincent Cox
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Overlybroad application.
HB16: Extends the jurisdiction of the City Court of Franklin
Last Action: Effective date: 08/01/2026.
Date: 2026-05-11
Author: Vincent St. Blanc
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HB162: Provides relative to the Jefferson Place/Bocage Crime Prevention and Improvement District
Last Action: Sent to the Governor for executive approval.
Date: 2026-05-21
Author: Dixon McMakin
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GENERAL OBJECTION TO SPECIAL DISTRICTS
Special districts already represent an expansion of specialized governmental authority, often operating with independent funding and limited oversight. Special district within the boundaries of an existing political subdivision add another layer of government with overlapping authority, funding, and responsibility. This fragmentation reduces transparency and makes it more difficult for citizens to understand who is accountable for decisions and spending. The legislature should avoid creating parallel governing structures where existing local government already has jurisdiction.
HB164: Provides for the powers and duties of the commissioner in the 15th Judicial District Court (EN NO IMPACT LF EX See Note)
Last Action: Effective date: 08/01/2026.
Date: 2026-05-15
Author: Troy Hebert
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GENERAL OBJECTION TO THE CREATION OF ADDITIONAL LEGISLATIVE CARVE-OUTS
Our legislature should take a more practical and principled approach by adopting laws of general applicability rather than creating narrow statutory carve-outs tailored to individual jurisdictions. If a policy is appropriate for one municipality, parish or body, it should be made available statewide, allowing local governing authorities to determine whether and how it should be implemented within their communities. The continued proliferation of location-specific exceptions undermines consistency in the law and encourages piecemeal legislation rather than sound statewide policy.
HB165: (Constitutional Amendment) Provides relative to lottery proceeds benefitting veterans (RE +$500,000 GF EX See Note)
Last Action: Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Date: 2026-05-12
Pending: π Finance π Not Scheduled
Author: Troy Hebert
Co-sponsors: Tehmi Chassion
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"For the benefit of Louisiana resident military veterans and their families" is overboard and will be abused.
HB173: Provides relative to uninsured motorist recovery limitations
Last Action:
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Civil Law and Procedure π Not Scheduled
Author: Dennis Bamburg
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This provision eliminates recovery rights based solely on an insurance lapse, regardless of who caused the accident. In a state with high poverty levels and already elevated insurance costs, a 30-day lapse is an unreasonably narrow window that will disproportionately impact vulnerable drivers. It is also unclear what notice, if any, drivers receive before such a lapse is deemed disqualifying, raising additional concerns about fairness and due process.
HB190: Provides for a standard of care in certain activities related to software and computer programs
Last Action: Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary A.
Date: 2026-03-18
Pending: π Judiciary A π Not Scheduled
Author: Laurie Schlegel
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This provision is overly broad, applying to virtually any software that provides an interactive or personalized experienceβwhich includes most modern applications and websites. By imposing a generalized duty of care without clear limits or definitions, it creates uncertainty and exposes a wide range of ordinary businesses to potential liability far beyond the billβs apparent intent.
HB208: Provides for a local option election to establish term limits for members of the governing authority of St. Helena Parish (OR SEE FISC NOTE SG RV)
Last Action:
Date: 2026-03-17
Pending: π Municipal π Not Scheduled
Author: Robert Carter
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GENERAL OBJECTION TO THE CREATION OF ADDITIONAL LEGISLATIVE CARVE-OUTS
Our legislature should take a more practical and principled approach by adopting laws of general applicability rather than creating narrow statutory carve-outs tailored to individual jurisdictions. If a policy is appropriate for one municipality, parish or body, it should be made available statewide, allowing local governing authorities to determine whether and how it should be implemented within their communities. The continued proliferation of location-specific exceptions undermines consistency in the law and encourages piecemeal legislation rather than sound statewide policy.
HB212: Creates the Delmont Economic Development District in East Baton Rouge Parish
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Municipal, Parochial and Cultural Affairs.
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Municipal π Not Scheduled
Author: Denise Marcelle
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GENERAL OBJECTION TO THE CREATION OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS
The creation of additional economic development districts expands layers of government with independent funding mechanisms that often operate with limited transparency and accountability. These districts can divert tax revenue away from core public services while concentrating decision-making in unelected or lightly supervised bodies.
HB213: Provides relative to the Downtown Development District of the city of Baton Rouge
Last Action: Rules suspended. Senate floor amendments read and adopted. Read by title, passed by a vote of 36 yeas and 0 nays, and ordered returned to the House. Motion to reconsider tabled.
Date: 2026-05-25
Author: Terry Landry Jr.
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GENERAL OBJECTION TO SPECIAL DISTRICTS
Special districts already represent an expansion of specialized governmental authority, often operating with independent funding and limited oversight. Special district within the boundaries of an existing political subdivision add another layer of government with overlapping authority, funding, and responsibility. This fragmentation reduces transparency and makes it more difficult for citizens to understand who is accountable for decisions and spending. The legislature should avoid creating parallel governing structures where existing local government already has jurisdiction.
HB214: (Constitutional Amendment) Authorizes a property tax exemption for blighted or derelict properties that have been rehabilitated (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF RV See Note)
Last Action: Effective date: See Act.
Date: 2026-05-21
Author: Chance Henry
Co-sponsors: Tehmi Chassion Regina Barrow Gerald Boudreaux Katrina Jackson-Andrews Samuel Jenkins Edward Price
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This measure adds another property tax exemption to an already growing list of carve-outs that erode the local tax base. Each new exemption shifts the burden onto other property owners and further fragments the tax system. Rather than expanding exemptions, the legislature should prioritize a fair and uniform tax structure.
HB217: Authorizes an optional property tax exemption for blighted or derelict properties that have been rehabilitated and provides with respect to local redevelopment plans (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF RV See Note)
Last Action: Sent to the Governor for executive approval.
Date: 2026-05-21
Author: Chance Henry
Co-sponsors: Tony Bacala Dennis Bamburg Beth Billings Marcus Bryant Tehmi Chassion Vincent Cox Adrian Fisher Troy Hebert Steven Jackson Travis Johnson Mandie Landry Terry Landry Jr. Denise Marcelle Chasity Martinez Wayne McMahen Joy Walters John Wyble Rashid Young Regina Barrow Gerald Boudreaux Katrina Jackson-Andrews Samuel Jenkins Edward Price
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This measure adds another property tax exemption to an already growing list of carve-outs that erode the local tax base. Each new exemption shifts the burden onto other property owners and further fragments the tax system. Rather than expanding exemptions, the legislature should prioritize a fair and uniform tax structure.
HB247: Creates the Allen Parish Economic Development District and abolishes the Allen Parish Tourist Commission
Last Action: Sent to the Governor for executive approval.
Date: 2026-05-13
Author: Dewith Carrier
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GENERAL OBJECTION TO THE CREATION OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS
The creation of additional economic development districts expands layers of government with independent funding mechanisms that often operate with limited transparency and accountability. These districts can divert tax revenue away from core public services while concentrating decision-making in unelected or lightly supervised bodies.
HB257: Provides relative to the powers and duties of the police chief of the city of Central
Last Action:
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Municipal π Not Scheduled
Author: Lauren Ventrella
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GENERAL OBJECTION TO THE CREATION OF ADDITIONAL LEGISLATIVE CARVE-OUTS
Our legislature should take a more practical and principled approach by adopting laws of general applicability rather than creating narrow statutory carve-outs tailored to individual jurisdictions. If a policy is appropriate for one municipality, parish or body, it should be made available statewide, allowing local governing authorities to determine whether and how it should be implemented within their communities. The continued proliferation of location-specific exceptions undermines consistency in the law and encourages piecemeal legislation rather than sound statewide policy.
HB263: Provides with respect to the magistrate judge of the Fourteenth Judicial District Court and authority relative to specialty court programs
Last Action: Sent to the Governor for executive approval.
Date: 2026-05-19
Author: Les Farnum
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GENERAL OBJECTION TO THE CREATION OF ADDITIONAL LEGISLATIVE CARVE-OUTS
Our legislature should take a more practical and principled approach by adopting laws of general applicability rather than creating narrow statutory carve-outs tailored to individual jurisdictions. If a policy is appropriate for one municipality, parish or body, it should be made available statewide, allowing local governing authorities to determine whether and how it should be implemented within their communities. The continued proliferation of location-specific exceptions undermines consistency in the law and encourages piecemeal legislation rather than sound statewide policy.
HB294: Provides places of worship the right to remove disruptive individuals
Last Action: Effective date: 08/01/2026.
Date: 2026-05-15
Author: Gabe Firment
Co-sponsors: Beryl Amedee Tony Bacala Mike Bayham Stephanie Berault Beth Billings Josh Carlson Dewith Carrier Kim Carver Emily Chenevert Kimberly Coates Vincent Cox Raymond Crews Daryl Deshotel Phillip DeVillier Jason DeWitt Kathy Edmonston Peter Egan Jay Galle Brian Glorioso Dodie Horton Mike Johnson Timothy Kerner Danny McCormick Jack McFarland Michael Melerine Charles Owen Paul Sawyer Rodney Schamerhorn Laurie Schlegel Annie Spell Vincent St. Blanc Francis Thompson Debbie Villio Roger Wilder John Wyble
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This measure expands use-of-force and immunity provisions into an area already governed by existing trespass and self-defense laws. By creating special protections tied to a specific type of property, it risks unnecessary duplication while expanding immunity in ways that may have unintended consequences.
HB326: Provides relative to the police chief of the village of Tickfaw
Last Action: Rules suspended. Read by title, passed by a vote of 36 yeas and 0 nays, and ordered returned to the House. Motion to reconsider tabled.
Date: 2026-05-25
Author: Nicholas Muscarello
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GENERAL OBJECTION TO THE CREATION OF ADDITIONAL LEGISLATIVE CARVE-OUTS
Our legislature should take a more practical and principled approach by adopting laws of general applicability rather than creating narrow statutory carve-outs tailored to individual jurisdictions. If a policy is appropriate for one municipality, parish or body, it should be made available statewide, allowing local governing authorities to determine whether and how it should be implemented within their communities. The continued proliferation of location-specific exceptions undermines consistency in the law and encourages piecemeal legislation rather than sound statewide policy.
HB329: Provides relative to the definition of "first responder"
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Judiciary π Not Scheduled
Author: Kellee Dickerson
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This proposal grants special recognition to a single named organization, rather than establishing uniform criteria applicable to all similarly situated volunteer groups. Elevating one entity in statute creates unequal treatment and invites arbitrary distinctions. If such status is warranted, it should be based on objective standards open to all qualified organizationsβnot limited to one.
HB362: Creates the Regency Park Townhomes Crime Prevention and Security District in Orleans Parish
Last Action: Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.
Date: 2026-05-25
Author: Candace Newell
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GENERAL OBJECTION TO SPECIAL DISTRICTS
Special districts already represent an expansion of specialized governmental authority, often operating with independent funding and limited oversight. Special district within the boundaries of an existing political subdivision add another layer of government with overlapping authority, funding, and responsibility. This fragmentation reduces transparency and makes it more difficult for citizens to understand who is accountable for decisions and spending. The legislature should avoid creating parallel governing structures where existing local government already has jurisdiction.
HB38: Provides relative to the definition of child sexual abuse materials
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice.
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Administration of Criminal Justice π Not Scheduled
Author: Mike Bayham
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Present law provides that "Child sexual abuse materials" is any photograph, video tape, film, or other reproduction, whether electronic or otherwise, of any sexual performance involving a child under the age of seventeen.
Proposed law adds "deepfakes" to the definition of what constitutes "Child sexual abuse materials."
Proposed law then seeks to exclude from the definition of "deepfakes" "any material that constitutes a work of political, public interest, or newsworthy value, including commentary, criticism, satire, or parody, or that includes content, context, or a clear disclosure visible throughout the duration of the recording that would cause a reasonable person to understand that the audioor visual media is not a record of a real event.
The production, promotion, advertising, distribution, possession, or possession with the intent to distribute any sexual performance involving a child under the age of seventeen SHOULD BE ILLEGAL WITHOUT EXCLUSIONS.
Ref. SB42.
HB436: Authorizes the appointment of veterans as wardens at state and municipal parks
Last Action: Effective date: 08/01/2026.
Date: 2026-05-11
Author: Kellee Dickerson
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This proposal expands law enforcement authority to a broadly defined class of βveteransβ without clearly establishing minimum training, certification, or background standards. It also fails to distinguish between honorable and dishonorable service, raising concerns about who may be granted police powers. Granting arrest authority without clear qualifications risks undermining professionalism, accountability, and public trust.
HB44: Provides jurisdictional exceptions for constables and justices of peace
Last Action: Effective date: 08/01/2026.
Date: 2026-05-11
Author: Mike Bayham
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GENERAL OBJECTION TO THE CREATION OF ADDITIONAL LEGISLATIVE CARVE-OUTS
Our legislature should take a more practical and principled approach by adopting laws of general applicability rather than creating narrow statutory carve-outs tailored to individual jurisdictions. If a policy is appropriate for one municipality, parish or body, it should be made available statewide, allowing local governing authorities to determine whether and how it should be implemented within their communities. The continued proliferation of location-specific exceptions undermines consistency in the law and encourages piecemeal legislation rather than sound statewide policy.
HB444: Provides relative to the Recreation and Park Commission for the Parish of East Baton Rouge
Last Action: Read third time by title, roll called on final passage, yeas 39, nays 50. Failed to pass.
Date: 2026-04-15
Author: Denise Marcelle
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HB447: Creates the Avondale and Waggaman Economic Development District in Jefferson Parish
Last Action: Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Local and Municipal Affairs.
Date: 2026-04-27
Pending: π Local & Municipal Affairs π Not Scheduled
Author: Rodney Lyons
Co-sponsors: Delisha Boyd Wilford Carter Vincent Cox Daryl Deshotel Adrian Fisher Kyle Green Terry Landry Jr. Ed Larvadain Sylvia Taylor
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GENERAL OBJECTION TO THE CREATION OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS
The creation of additional economic development districts expands layers of government with independent funding mechanisms that often operate with limited transparency and accountability. These districts can divert tax revenue away from core public services while concentrating decision-making in unelected or lightly supervised bodies.
HB456: Provides relative to claims for benefits under workers' compensation
Last Action: Rules suspended. Read by title, passed by a vote of 20 yeas and 17 nays, and ordered returned to the House. Motion to reconsider tabled.
Date: 2026-05-25
Author: Emily Chenevert
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This bill raises the burden on injured workers to file claims while expanding employersβ ability to initiate disputes against them.
HB462: Provides relative to the Capital Area Road and Bridge District
Last Action: Sent to the Governor for executive approval.
Date: 2026-05-19
Author: Dixon McMakin
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GENERAL OBJECTION TO SPECIAL DISTRICTS
Special districts already represent an expansion of specialized governmental authority, often operating with independent funding and limited oversight. Special district within the boundaries of an existing political subdivision add another layer of government with overlapping authority, funding, and responsibility. This fragmentation reduces transparency and makes it more difficult for citizens to understand who is accountable for decisions and spending. The legislature should avoid creating parallel governing structures where existing local government already has jurisdiction.
HB465: Creates the Violet Economic Development District in St. Bernard Parish
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Municipal, Parochial and Cultural Affairs.
Date: 2026-03-17
Pending: π Municipal π Not Scheduled
Author: Brian Glorioso
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GENERAL OBJECTION TO THE CREATION OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS
The creation of additional economic development districts expands layers of government with independent funding mechanisms that often operate with limited transparency and accountability. These districts can divert tax revenue away from core public services while concentrating decision-making in unelected or lightly supervised bodies.
HB474: Creates an individual income tax checkoff for donations to the Grambling University National Alumni Association (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG EX See Note)
Last Action: Sent to the Governor for executive approval.
Date: 2026-05-13
Author: Rashid Young
Co-sponsors: Tehmi Chassion
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GENERAL OBJECTION TO TAX CHECKOFF EXPANSION
The income tax system should not be used as a mechanism to solicit donations for private or affiliated organizations. Adding additional checkoffs complicates tax administration and blurs the line between public revenue collection and private fundraising. Charitable contributions are better handled through direct giving, not through the state tax form.
HB503: Authorizes utility terrain vehicles to travel on the shoulder of certain roadways in Golden Meadow
Last Action: Signed by the President of the Senate.
Date: 2026-05-25
Author: Joseph Orgeron
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GENERAL OBJECTION TO THE CREATION OF ADDITIONAL LEGISLATIVE CARVE-OUTS
Our legislature should take a more practical and principled approach by adopting laws of general applicability rather than creating narrow statutory carve-outs tailored to individual jurisdictions. If a policy is appropriate for one municipality, parish or body, it should be made available statewide, allowing local governing authorities to determine whether and how it should be implemented within their communities. The continued proliferation of location-specific exceptions undermines consistency in the law and encourages piecemeal legislation rather than sound statewide policy.
HB52: Provides relative to trial of misdemeanors (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
Last Action: Effective date: 05/17/2026.
Date: 2026-05-15
Author: Debbie Villio
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This bill erodes one of the most fundamental protections in our justice systemβthe right to be judged by a jury of oneβs peers. A penalty of up to six months in jail and a $1,000 fine is not trivial, and citizens facing the loss of their liberty should not have that decision placed solely in the hands of a single judge. When government seeks to punish someone with jail time, the safeguard of a jury trial should remain intact.ο»Ώο»Ώ
HB521: (Constitutional Amendment) Authorizes a taxing authority to levy a millage at a rate lower than the maximum authorized rate under certain circumstances (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF RV See Note)
Last Action: Effective date: See Act.
Date: 2026-05-21
Author: Roger Wilder
Co-sponsors: Beryl Amedee Dennis Bamburg Mike Bayham Stephanie Berault Beth Billings Doyle Boudreaux Ryan Bourriaque Ken Brass Kim Carver Tehmi Chassion Emily Chenevert Kimberly Coates Vincent Cox Raymond Crews Daryl Deshotel Jason DeWitt Kellee Dickerson Kathy Edmonston Peter Egan Gabe Firment Bryan Fontenot Barbara Freiberg Jay Galle Troy Hebert Dodie Horton Alonzo Knox Jeremy LaCombe Jacob Landry Chasity Martinez Michael Melerine Charles Owen Rodney Schamerhorn Sylvia Taylor Christopher Turner Jeff Wiley Mark Wright
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This amendment allows taxing authorities to temporarily lower millage rates without losing their ability to raise them back to prior maximum levels in the future. In doing so, it removes an existing restraint that helps protect taxpayers from future increases without voter approval. Tax reductions should be meaningful and lastingβnot temporary measures that preserve the ability to increase taxes later and invite use for political expediency.
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.
HB526: Provides limitations relative to claims for general damages
Last Action:
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Civil Law and Procedure π Not Scheduled
Author: Kellee Dickerson
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This proposal imposes arbitrary caps on general damages that applyregardless of the number of parties responsible, meaning multiple wrongdoers are collectively shielded by a single limit. It restricts the ability of courts and juries to fully account for the scope of harm and shared liability in complex cases. Justice should reflect the actual damages and responsibility involvedβnot be constrained by inflexible, one-size-fits-all caps.
HB527: Provides for a statewide revision of court reporter fees (EG INCREASE LF EX See Note)
Last Action:
Date: 2026-04-01
Author: Nicholas Muscarello
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A lower cap should be set. Delegates legislative authority to adjust the cap.
HB546: Provides relative to the ability of peace officers to take a person into protective custody
Last Action: Signed by the President of the Senate.
Date: 2026-05-25
Author: Annie Spell
Co-sponsors: Tehmi Chassion Adrian Fisher Steven Jackson Alonzo Knox
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This proposal expands the basis for taking a person into protective custody by allowing reliance on βcredible third-party information,β a vague standard that may invite subjective or unreliable determinations. It lowers the threshold from direct observation and increases the risk of improper or unnecessary detention. Deprivations of liberty should be based on clear, objective standardsβnot broadened discretion.
HB55: Provides relative to disclosure of juror information (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
Last Action: Sent to the Governor for executive approval.
Date: 2026-05-19
Author: Debbie Villio
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ANTI-TRANSPARENCY: Transparency is a cornerstone of public confidence in the justice system, and jury proceedings have historically been conducted in open court for that reason. A blanket prohibition on disclosing juror identities unnecessarily restricts public oversight and shields a critical part of the judicial process from scrutiny. While juror safety is important, this measure goes too far by sacrificing transparency without a demonstrated need.
HB553: Increases the membership of the assessor's certification program committee and provides for educational requirements for certification and recertification of assessors (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
Last Action: Effective date: 01/01/2027.
Date: 2026-05-11
Author: Josh Carlson
Co-sponsors: Tehmi Chassion
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Expanding the committee from five to eleven members does not inherently improve effectiveness and may instead dilute accountability. At the same time, increasing the number of appointments controlled by the Assessorsβ Association risks shifting the balance away from independent oversight toward internal control.
HB559: Increases court costs for the Fourth Judicial District (EG +$313,179 LF RV See Note)
Last Action: Signed by the President of the Senate.
Date: 2026-05-25
Author: Adrian Fisher
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GENERAL OBJECTION TO THE CREATION OF ADDITIONAL LEGISLATIVE CARVE-OUTS
Our legislature should take a more practical and principled approach by adopting laws of general applicability rather than creating narrow statutory carve-outs tailored to individual jurisdictions. If a policy is appropriate for one municipality, parish or body, it should be made available statewide, allowing local governing authorities to determine whether and how it should be implemented within their communities. The continued proliferation of location-specific exceptions undermines consistency in the law and encourages piecemeal legislation rather than sound statewide policy.
HB562: Provides relative to transcript fee provisions for the Nineteenth Judicial District Court (RE DECREASE LF EX See Note)
Last Action: Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Date: 2026-04-21
Pending: π Finance π Not Scheduled
Author: Vanessa Caston Lafleur
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GENERAL OBJECTION TO THE CREATION OF ADDITIONAL LEGISLATIVE CARVE-OUTS
Our legislature should take a more practical and principled approach by adopting laws of general applicability rather than creating narrow statutory carve-outs tailored to individual jurisdictions. If a policy is appropriate for one municipality, parish or body, it should be made available statewide, allowing local governing authorities to determine whether and how it should be implemented within their communities. The continued proliferation of location-specific exceptions undermines consistency in the law and encourages piecemeal legislation rather than sound statewide policy.
HB567: Provides relative to the subject matter jurisdiction of the Twenty-Third Judicial District
Last Action:
Date: 2026-03-23
Author: Jeff Wiley
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GENERAL OBJECTION TO THE CREATION OF ADDITIONAL LEGISLATIVE CARVE-OUTS
Our legislature should take a more practical and principled approach by adopting laws of general applicability rather than creating narrow statutory carve-outs tailored to individual jurisdictions. If a policy is appropriate for one municipality, parish or body, it should be made available statewide, allowing local governing authorities to determine whether and how it should be implemented within their communities. The continued proliferation of location-specific exceptions undermines consistency in the law and encourages piecemeal legislation rather than sound statewide policy.
HB57: Provides relative to evidence in temporary restraining order proceedings
Last Action: Effective date: 08/01/2026.
Date: 2026-04-30
Author: Debbie Villio
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This provision allows courts to consider a partyβs entire criminal history, which may include arrests, dismissed charges, or acquittals that never resulted in a conviction. Allowing such information to influence judicial decisions undermines fundamental fairness, as allegations that were never proven should not be treated as evidence against a person.
HB570: Authorizes a taxing authority to levy a millage at a rate lower than the maximum authorized rate under certain circumstances (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF RV See Note)
Last Action: Effective date: See Act.
Date: 2026-05-15
Author: Roger Wilder
Co-sponsors: Stephanie Berault
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This amendment allows taxing authorities to temporarily lower millage rates without losing their ability to raise them back to prior maximum levels in the future. In doing so, it removes an existing restraint that helps protect taxpayers from future increases without voter approval. Tax reductions should be meaningful and lastingβnot temporary measures that preserve the ability to increase taxes later and invite use for political expediency.
HB59: Provides relative to the funding of the office of the district public defender in the 19th Judicial District Court (RE SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
Last Action: Read by title and referred to the Legislative Bureau.
Date: 2026-05-25
Author: Denise Marcelle
Co-sponsors: Mike Bayham Beth Billings Peter Egan Aimee Freeman Barbara Freiberg Alonzo Knox Vanessa Caston Lafleur Rodney Lyons Ed Murray Sylvia Taylor Joy Walters Mark Wright Rashid Young
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GENERAL OBJECTION TO THE CREATION OF ADDITIONAL LEGISLATIVE CARVE-OUTS
Our legislature should take a more practical and principled approach by adopting laws of general applicability rather than creating narrow statutory carve-outs tailored to individual jurisdictions. If a policy is appropriate for one municipality, parish or body, it should be made available statewide, allowing local governing authorities to determine whether and how it should be implemented within their communities. The continued proliferation of location-specific exceptions undermines consistency in the law and encourages piecemeal legislation rather than sound statewide policy.
HB595: Provides relative to permits required by local governments that impede the development of the state's natural resources
Last Action: Read by title and referred to the Legislative Bureau.
Date: 2026-05-25
Author: Jacob Landry
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This provision grants exclusive jurisdiction over βnatural resourcesβ to a state agency while stripping local governments of authority over matters directly affecting their communities. Such sweeping preemption undermines local governance and eliminates meaningful checks at the local level. When authority is centralized to this degree, the potential for abuse increases while accountability diminishes.
HB619: Authorizes the state treasurer to invest monies deposited into the Budget Stabilization Fund in certain metals and certain digital assets (OR INCREASE GF EX See Note)
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Appropriations π Not Scheduled
Author: Mark Wright
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Ref. HB603 / The premise of this proposal is flawedβif government has excess funds to invest, it has taken more from taxpayers than it needs. Instead of seeking new ways to deploy surplus revenue, the focus should be on reducing the tax burden.
HB620: (Constitutional Amendment) Authorizes the legislature to provide by law for the collection of all sales and use taxes imposed by any taxing authority in the state (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF RV)
Last Action:
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Ways and Means π Not Scheduled
Author: Josh Carlson
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Centralizing all sales tax collection creates a single point of control/power and potential failure, while distancing local governments from the administration of their own revenue. Even with remittance requirements, this structure risks delays, inefficiencies, and reduced accountability to local taxpayers.
HB641: Provides with respect to the salaries of assistant district attorneys and the operating budget of the district attorney in the Twenty-Second Judicial District
Last Action:
Date: 2026-04-21
Author: Kim Carver
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GENERAL OBJECTION TO THE CREATION OF ADDITIONAL LEGISLATIVE CARVE-OUTS
Our legislature should take a more practical and principled approach by adopting laws of general applicability rather than creating narrow statutory carve-outs tailored to individual jurisdictions. If a policy is appropriate for one municipality, parish or body, it should be made available statewide, allowing local governing authorities to determine whether and how it should be implemented within their communities. The continued proliferation of location-specific exceptions undermines consistency in the law and encourages piecemeal legislation rather than sound statewide policy.
HB658: Provides for centralized collection of local sales and use taxes by the Dept. of Revenue (OR +$10,674,073 SG EX See Note)
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Ways and Means π Not Scheduled
Author: Josh Carlson
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Centralizing all sales tax collection creates a single point of control/power and potential failure, while distancing local governments from the administration of their own revenue. Even with remittance requirements, this structure risks delays, inefficiencies, and reduced accountability to local taxpayers.
HB66: Provides relative to administrative adjudication of certain ordinance violations in the city of Alexandria
Last Action: Rules suspended. The amended bill was read by title, passed by a vote of 38 yeas and 0 nays, and ordered returned to the House. Motion to reconsider tabled.
Date: 2026-05-25
Author: Jason DeWitt
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GENERAL OBJECTION TO THE CREATION OF ADDITIONAL LEGISLATIVE CARVE-OUTS
Our legislature should take a more practical and principled approach by adopting laws of general applicability rather than creating narrow statutory carve-outs tailored to individual jurisdictions. If a policy is appropriate for one municipality, parish or body, it should be made available statewide, allowing local governing authorities to determine whether and how it should be implemented within their communities. The continued proliferation of location-specific exceptions undermines consistency in the law and encourages piecemeal legislation rather than sound statewide policy.
HB661: Provides an exception for hiring the immediate family member of a school board member or superintendent for certain positions
Last Action: Effective date: 08/01/2026.
Date: 2026-05-15
Author: Bryan Fontenot
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This proposal weakens existing nepotism protections by creating additional exceptions for hiring immediate family members within the same governing authority. Even with recusal provisions, the appearance and risk of favoritism remain, undermining public confidence in fair hiring practices. Ethics laws should be strengthenedβnot diluted through incremental exceptions.
HB663: Modifies the composition of the board of the commissioners of the Delta Economic Research and Sustainability District
Last Action: Signed by the President of the Senate.
Date: 2026-05-25
Author: Travis Johnson
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GENERAL OBJECTION TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS
Economic development districts already represent an expansion of specialized governmental authority, often operating with independent funding and limited oversight. Modifying the composition of their governing boards does not address these underlying concerns and instead further entrenches a fragmented system of governance. The legislature should focus on evaluating the necessity and accountability of such districts rather than refining their structure.
HB667: Changes the selection process for members of the Caddo-Bossier Parishes Port Commission from appointed to elected (OR SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
Last Action:
Date: 2026-04-13
Author: Danny McCormick
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We already suffer from an EXCESS of democracy!
HB681: Provides relative to the Lakeview Crime Prevention District in Orleans Parish
Last Action: Sent to the Governor for executive approval.
Date: 2026-05-19
Author: Stephanie Hilferty
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GENERAL OBJECTION TO SPECIAL DISTRICTS
Special districts already represent an expansion of specialized governmental authority, often operating with independent funding and limited oversight. Special district within the boundaries of an existing political subdivision add another layer of government with overlapping authority, funding, and responsibility. This fragmentation reduces transparency and makes it more difficult for citizens to understand who is accountable for decisions and spending. The legislature should avoid creating parallel governing structures where existing local government already has jurisdiction.
HB682: Provides for certain veterans to work as school guardians at public schools
Last Action: Read by title and referred to the Legislative Bureau.
Date: 2026-05-25
Author: Kellee Dickerson
Co-sponsors: Tehmi Chassion Rick Edmonds Valarie Hodges Blake Miguez Beth Mizell
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This proposal expands the role of school resource officers beyond trained peace officers to a broadly defined class of βveterans,β without requiring clear law enforcement certification or specialized training. The definition of βveteranβ is overly broad and does not distinguish between honorable and dishonorable discharges, raising concerns about who may be placed in positions of authority within schools. Student safety requires properly trained and vetted professionalsβnot expanded eligibility without meaningful safeguards.
HB709: Provides relative to the promulgation of rules pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act (OR INCREASE GF EX See Note)
Last Action: Read by title, amended, ordered engrossed, recommitted to the Committee on Appropriations.
Date: 2026-05-07
Pending: π Appropriations π Not Scheduled
Author: Mark Wright
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While reducing unnecessary regulations is a worthwhile goal, mandating that two rules be repealed for every new rule is arbitrary and inflexible. If consolidation or repeal is appropriate, it can be addressed within the rulemaking process itself without imposing a rigid quota. If this model is truly sound policy, it raises the question of why similar constraints are not applied to legislative enactments.
HB731: Provides relative to pipeline servitudes
Last Action:
Date: 2026-04-22
Author: Jacob Landry
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This measure retroactively alters legal rights and removes implied protections for property owners. Such changes undermine fairness and upset settled expectations.
HB743: Creates the Harry P. Williams Memorial Airport District in St. Mary Parish
Last Action: Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works.
Date: 2026-04-21
Pending: π Transportation, Highways & Public Works π Not Scheduled
Author: Vincent St. Blanc
Co-sponsors: Beau Beaullieu Tehmi Chassion
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GENERAL OBJECTION TO SPECIAL DISTRICTS
Special districts already represent an expansion of specialized governmental authority, often operating with independent funding and limited oversight. Special district within the boundaries of an existing political subdivision add another layer of government with overlapping authority, funding, and responsibility. This fragmentation reduces transparency and makes it more difficult for citizens to understand who is accountable for decisions and spending. The legislature should avoid creating parallel governing structures where existing local government already has jurisdiction.
HB78: Increases the jurisdictional limit for the City Court of Bogalusa
Last Action: Effective date: 08/01/2026.
Date: 2026-05-11
Author: John Wyble
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GENERAL OBJECTION TO THE CREATION OF ADDITIONAL LEGISLATIVE CARVE-OUTS
Our legislature should take a more practical and principled approach by adopting laws of general applicability rather than creating narrow statutory carve-outs tailored to individual jurisdictions. If a policy is appropriate for one municipality, parish or body, it should be made available statewide, allowing local governing authorities to determine whether and how it should be implemented within their communities. The continued proliferation of location-specific exceptions undermines consistency in the law and encourages piecemeal legislation rather than sound statewide policy.
HB788: Provides relative to the boundaries of the Melrose East Crime Prevention District in East Baton Rouge Parish
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Municipal, Parochial and Cultural Affairs.
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Municipal π Not Scheduled
Author: Dixon McMakin
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GENERAL OBJECTION TO SPECIAL DISTRICTS
Special districts already represent an expansion of specialized governmental authority, often operating with independent funding and limited oversight. Special district within the boundaries of an existing political subdivision add another layer of government with overlapping authority, funding, and responsibility. This fragmentation reduces transparency and makes it more difficult for citizens to understand who is accountable for decisions and spending. The legislature should avoid creating parallel governing structures where existing local government already has jurisdiction.
HB832: Provides relative to the position of police chief for the city of Baton Rouge
Last Action:
Date: 2026-03-16
Author: Barbara Freiberg
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GENERAL OBJECTION TO THE CREATION OF ADDITIONAL LEGISLATIVE CARVE-OUTS
Our legislature should take a more practical and principled approach by adopting laws of general applicability rather than creating narrow statutory carve-outs tailored to individual jurisdictions. If a policy is appropriate for one municipality, parish or body, it should be made available statewide, allowing local governing authorities to determine whether and how it should be implemented within their communities. The continued proliferation of location-specific exceptions undermines consistency in the law and encourages piecemeal legislation rather than sound statewide policy.
HB85: Creates a statewide registry for individuals convicted of certain felony offenses involving animals (OR INCREASE GF EX See Note)
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice.
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Administration of Criminal Justice π Not Scheduled
Author: Mike Bayham
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GOVERNMENT EXPANSION: Creating and maintaining a statewide registry carries ongoing administrative and financial costs for the state. Before establishing new registries, the legislature should carefully consider whether existing criminal penalties and enforcement mechanisms already provide adequate protection without creating additional government infrastructure.
HB852: Requires the income tax checkoff for donations to the Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence be inscribed on the individual income tax form (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG EX See Note)
Last Action: Sent to the Governor for executive approval.
Date: 2026-05-13
Author: Rodney Lyons
Co-sponsors: Tehmi Chassion Michael Echols
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GENERAL OBJECTION TO TAX CHECKOFF EXPANSION
The income tax system should not be used as a mechanism to solicit donations for private or affiliated organizations. Adding additional checkoffs complicates tax administration and blurs the line between public revenue collection and private fundraising. Charitable contributions are better handled through direct giving, not through the state tax form.
HB86: Creates a statewide registry for individuals convicted of multiple domestic abuse offenses
Last Action:
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Administration of Criminal Justice π Not Scheduled
Author: Joy Walters
Co-sponsors: Beth Billings Adrian Fisher Pat Moore Sylvia Taylor Regina Barrow Royce Duplessis Edward Price
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GENERAL OBJECTION TO GOVERNMENT EXPANSION: Creating and maintaining a statewide registry carries ongoing administrative and financial costs for the state. Before establishing new registries, the legislature should carefully consider whether existing criminal penalties and enforcement mechanisms already provide adequate protection without creating additional government infrastructure.
HB892: Creates the West End Economic Development District in the parishes of Jefferson and Orleans
Last Action: Sent to the Governor for executive approval.
Date: 2026-05-19
Author: Stephanie Hilferty
Co-sponsors: Mike Bayham Beth Billings Kim Carver Vincent Cox Jessica Domangue Barbara Freiberg Dana Henry Alonzo Knox Rodney Lyons Denise Marcelle Ed Murray Paul Sawyer
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GENERAL OBJECTION TO THE CREATION OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS
The creation of additional economic development districts expands layers of government with independent funding mechanisms that often operate with limited transparency and accountability. These districts can divert tax revenue away from core public services while concentrating decision-making in unelected or lightly supervised bodies.
HB894: Provides relative to the powers and duties of certain firefighters in the city of Alexandria
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Municipal, Parochial and Cultural Affairs.
Date: 2026-03-23
Pending: π Municipal π Not Scheduled
Author: Jason DeWitt
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GENERAL OBJECTION TO THE CREATION OF ADDITIONAL LEGISLATIVE CARVE-OUTS
Our legislature should take a more practical and principled approach by adopting laws of general applicability rather than creating narrow statutory carve-outs tailored to individual jurisdictions. If a policy is appropriate for one municipality, parish or body, it should be made available statewide, allowing local governing authorities to determine whether and how it should be implemented within their communities. The continued proliferation of location-specific exceptions undermines consistency in the law and encourages piecemeal legislation rather than sound statewide policy.
HB90: Provides relative to the Ferriday Downtown Entertainment District
Last Action: Effective date: 08/01/2026.
Date: 2026-05-15
Author: Travis Johnson
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GENERAL OBJECTION TO SPECIAL DISTRICTS
Special districts already represent an expansion of specialized governmental authority, often operating with independent funding and limited oversight. Special district within the boundaries of an existing political subdivision add another layer of government with overlapping authority, funding, and responsibility. This fragmentation reduces transparency and makes it more difficult for citizens to understand who is accountable for decisions and spending. The legislature should avoid creating parallel governing structures where existing local government already has jurisdiction.
HB908: Provides with respect to certain fees charged by the secretary of state (EG +$3,790,515 SG RV See Note)
Last Action: Signed by the President of the Senate.
Date: 2026-05-25
Author: Shaun Mena
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HB91: Provides relative to disclosure of criminal records during trial
Last Action:
Date: 2026-04-27
Author: Jeff Wiley
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This amendment restricts access to and public disclosure of criminal history information that is currently discoverable and critical for testing the credibility of witnesses. By shielding such information from dissemination and the public record, it undermines a defendantβs ability to confront witnesses and reduces transparency in judicial proceedings. If the state maintains and relies upon these databases, it should bear a corresponding duty to disclose that information to defendants required to answer its charges.
HB93: Provides relative to the jury commission in Lincoln Parish
Last Action: Effective date: 08/01/2026.
Date: 2026-05-11
Author: Christopher Turner
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GENERAL OBJECTION TO THE CREATION OF ADDITIONAL LEGISLATIVE CARVE-OUTS
Our legislature should take a more practical and principled approach by adopting laws of general applicability rather than creating narrow statutory carve-outs tailored to individual jurisdictions. If a policy is appropriate for one municipality, parish or body, it should be made available statewide, allowing local governing authorities to determine whether and how it should be implemented within their communities. The continued proliferation of location-specific exceptions undermines consistency in the law and encourages piecemeal legislation rather than sound statewide policy.
SB1: Provides for electronic voting requirements under the Open Meetings Law. (8/1/26)
Last Action: Effective date 8/1/2026.
Date: 2026-05-15
Author: Samuel Jenkins
Co-sponsors: Tony Bacala Dewith Carrier Adrian Fisher Steven Jackson Vanessa Caston Lafleur Ed Larvadain Rodney Lyons Denise Marcelle Candace Newell Joy Walters
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SB167: Provides relative to fees for service of process. (8/1/26)
Last Action:
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Judiciary A π Not Scheduled
Author: Alan Seabaugh
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This measure conditions the issuance of service on the prepayment of fees, effectively tying access to the courts to a partyβs ability to pay within a strict timeframe. Such a requirement risks dismissal of otherwise valid claims based on financial or administrative hurdles rather than the merits.
SB180: Authorizes the surviving spouse of a deceased veteran with a service connected disability who receives an expanded property tax exemption to transfer the exemption under certain circumstances. (2/3-CA13s1(A)) (1/1/27) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF RV See Note)
Last Action: Effective date: See Act.
Date: 2026-05-13
Author: Franklin Foil
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While the intent may be ti support surviving spouses of veterans, this measure creates an additional preferential tax treatment tied to a specific status, continuing the trend of carving out exemptions for select groups. Expanding exemptions in this manner reduces uniformity in the tax system and shifts costs to other property owners.
SB226: Prohibits insurance rate determination based on risks classified by gender. (8/1/26)
Last Action:
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Insurance π Not Scheduled
Author: W. Jay Luneau
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SB336: Provides relative to civil investigative demands. (8/1/26) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
Last Action: Effective date 8/1/2026.
Date: 2026-04-30
Author: W. Jay Luneau
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This proposal grants the attorney general broad pre-litigation investigative powers, including compelled testimony and document production, without the safeguards typically associated with formal judicial proceedings. Combined with sweeping confidentiality provisions and discretion over disclosure, it risks creating a one-sided process with limited transparency and oversight. Expanding such authority without stronger checks increases the potential for misuse and undermines fundamental fairness.
SB361: Provides for limitations relative to claims for general damages. (8/1/26)
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary A.
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Judiciary A π Not Scheduled
Author: Beth Mizell
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This proposal imposes arbitrary caps on general damages that applyregardless of the number of parties responsible, meaning multiple wrongdoers are collectively shielded by a single limit. It restricts the ability of courts and juries to fully account for the scope of harm and shared liability in complex cases. Justice should reflect the actual damages and responsibility involvedβnot be constrained by inflexible, one-size-fits-all caps.
SB395: Authorizes the state to expropriate property owned by certain foreign adversaries. (8/1/26)
Last Action:
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Judiciary A π Not Scheduled
Author: Blake Miguez
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This measure authorizes the state to expropriate property based solely on the identity or nationality of the owner, rather than any unlawful use of the property. Such an approach raises serious concerns regarding due process, equal protection, and the fundamental principle that property rights should not depend on who owns the property.
SB41: Expands the number of days required for public bodies to publish minutes for open meetings from twenty days to forty-five days. (8/1/26)
Last Action: Sent to the Governor by the Secretary of the Senate.
Date: 2026-05-20
Author: Robert Allain
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ANTI-TRANSPARENCY: This measure delays the publicβs access to meeting records by more than doubling the current timeline. Timely publication of minutes is essential for transparency, accountability, and meaningful public engagement. Extending the deadline to forty-five days unnecessarily weakens those principles. With modern technological advances the timeline for publication should be shrinking, not expanding.
SB51: Creates the crime of fraudulent representation of military service or awards. (8/1/26)
Last Action: Effective date 8/1/2026.
Date: 2026-05-14
Author: Caleb Kleinpeter
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Free speech protections in the US and state constitution protect lies except in limited circumstances. This provision is unnecessary and overly broad, as existing fraud laws already prohibit obtaining benefits through deception. Creating a new offense based on specific subject matter risks over criminalization without clear added benefit. Additionally, the term βinjureβ as used is vague and will certainly lead to abuse..
SB58: Imposes a mandatory minimum sentence for aggravated flight from a law enforcement officer. (8/1/26) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
Last Action: Sent to the Governor by the Secretary of the Senate.
Date: 2026-05-20
Author: Caleb Kleinpeter
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This measure directs fine revenue from aggravated flight offenses to the very agencies responsible for enforcement, creating a direct financial incentive tied to arrests and prosecutions. Public safety decisionsβparticularly high-speed pursuitsβshould not be influenced, even indirectly, by revenue considerations. Funding for training and equipment should come through transparent appropriations, not offense-based revenue streams.
SB67: Provides for limits on recovery in tort claims of negligent infliction of emotional distress absent physical injury. (8/1/26)
Last Action:
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Judiciary A π Not Scheduled
Author: John Morris
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This provision imposes a significantly heightened standard for recovering damages for mental anguish, requiring severe, debilitating harm, medical evidence, and proof of outrageous conduct and a special duty. Such layered requirements risk denying recovery in legitimate cases where real harm exists but cannot meet these rigid thresholds.
SB81: Provides relative to waiver of a trial by jury in a noncapital felony case. (See Act)
Last Action: Signed by the Speaker of the House.
Date: 2026-05-25
Author: John Morris
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This measure removes a defendantβs ability to unilaterally waive a jury trial and instead conditions that right on the consent of the prosecuting authority. A defendantβs choice of trial by judge or jury is a fundamental right that should not be subject to approval by the opposing party.