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signed · Louisiana · House Jun 8, 2026

HB 816: MILITARY AFFAIRS: Prohibits foreign adversaries from acquiring or owning property near military installations (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

HB 816 prohibits foreign adversaries (as defined by U.S. Treasury) and entities with foreign adversary control from owning or acquiring land within 25 miles of designated Louisiana military installations. The bill directly affects foreign governments, corporations, or investment funds with foreign adversary ties seeking to purchase or lease such adjacent property. Key provisions include requiring affidavits to verify non-adversary status, imposing $50,000 civil penalties for violations, and allowing contract rescission if a foreign adversary interest is discovered. Exceptions cover U.S. citizens, legal residents, and residential properties (1-4 family homes). The law aims to protect military sites by restricting ownership near installations, with enforcement handled by the state attorney general.

Jay Gallé (R) · 32 co-sponsors

signed · Louisiana · House Jun 8, 2026

HB 429: CRIME/THEFT: Adds theft or unauthorized entry of a critical infrastructure as a predicate crime for terrorism (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

HB 429 adds theft or unauthorized entry of oil and gas facilities - including drilling, production, transportation, and storage equipment - as a specific act that qualifies as terrorism under Louisiana law. It directly affects individuals who steal or trespass at these facilities by making such acts punishable as terrorism, not just theft. The bill defines "critical infrastructure" to explicitly include oil and gas operations and sets a minimum 20-year prison sentence for terrorism convictions involving these facilities. This amendment changes the legal classification of such crimes, increasing penalties for offenses previously treated as theft.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice ✓ Energy ✓ Transportation

signed · Louisiana · House Jun 8, 2026

HB 387: ARCHITECTS: Provides relative to professional engineering and land surveying

HB 387 allows Louisiana architects to perform minor engineering tasks directly related to their architectural work, such as basic electrical, mechanical, or structural adjustments for renovations or small additions. This applies only when the engineering work is secondary in scope to the architectural design (e.g., minor system changes without major recalculations) and limited to site work within five feet of a building’s foundation. Architects must ensure this work is performed safely without endangering public welfare, and it does not replace the need for licensed engineers on larger or more complex projects. The bill clarifies that architects cannot engage in full engineering practice, maintaining separate licensing requirements for major engineering work.

signed · Louisiana · House Jun 8, 2026

HB 623: TOBACCO/TOBACCO PRODUCTS: Provides for a three-tier system of permitting for the producers, manufacturers, and wholesalers of vapor products (EN NO IMPACT GF EX See Note)

HB 623 establishes a three-tier system for Louisiana's tobacco and vapor product industry, separating manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers into distinct roles with strict ownership and transaction rules. It prohibits manufacturers from holding retail or wholesale permits, wholesalers from being manufacturers or holding retail permits, and retailers from buying directly from manufacturers or unauthorized sources. The bill requires all products to be sold from manufacturers to permitted wholesalers, bans direct shipments to retailers or consumers, and mandates a digital tracking system for all product transfers to record details like product ID, quantity, and tax status. These changes directly affect all businesses selling tobacco or vapor products in Louisiana, requiring new compliance with permit rules and tracking requirements.

signed · Louisiana · House Jun 8, 2026

HB 513: ATHLETICS: Provides relative to the name, image, and likeness of intercollegiate and interscholastic athletes (EN NO IMPACT GF EX See Note)

HB 513 grants Louisiana intercollegiate (college) and interscholastic (high school) athletes the right to control and profit from the commercial use of their name, image, and likeness (NIL). It directly affects student-athletes at Louisiana public and private colleges receiving state financial aid, as well as high school athletes in grades 9-12 participating in sanctioned sports. Key provisions require schools to allow athletes to hire licensed agents or attorneys for NIL deals, protect institutions from liability for decisions affecting NIL earnings (except in cases of gross negligence), and mandate schools to create policies covering NIL compensation rules, institutional support, and educational workshops on financial literacy. The bill also requires schools to establish clear guidelines for using institutional marks and facilities in NIL activities.

signed · Louisiana · House Jun 4, 2026

HB 250: ETHICS: Provides with respect to disclosure of certain information by members of boards or commissions

HB 250 modifies Louisiana's ethics disclosure rules for board and commission members. It exempts immediate family members from reporting financial obligations like loans from them, unless the family member is a lobbyist or has a state contract. Board members must now certify that neither they nor their immediate family have conflicts of interest affecting their duties. This bill directly affects appointed board members and their families by changing financial disclosure requirements.

signed · Louisiana · House Jun 4, 2026

HB 868: MTR VEHICLE/TRAILERS: Provides relative to the requirement that trailers have approved safety chains while being towed by certain vehicles

HB 868 requires all trailers and semi-trailers under 6,000 pounds gross weight (when being towed) to have safety chains or approved safety devices securely attached to the towing vehicle. These chains must be strong enough to hold the trailer if the primary hitch connection fails, eliminating previous exemptions for farm equipment and other trailers. The law directly affects all drivers towing such trailers on Louisiana highways, mandating specific safety standards to prevent accidents from detached trailers. It updates existing vehicle safety regulations by specifying chain strength and attachment requirements under Louisiana law.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment ✓ Transportation

signed · Louisiana · House Jun 3, 2026

HB 1224: CHILDREN: Provides with respect to children in need of care

HB 1224 amends existing child welfare statutes to include a specific legal provision, Article 606(A)(6), within the scope of care for children in need. The bill modifies several sections of the current law to ensure this new provision is consistently referenced alongside existing articles. By making these textual adjustments, the legislation updates the legal framework governing how children requiring care are handled under the state's health and welfare system.

signed · Louisiana · House Jun 3, 2026

HB 1247: CRIME/SEX OFFENSES: Creates a statewide Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Coordinator

HB 1247 establishes a statewide Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Coordinator to oversee and support forensic care for sexual assault survivors across the state. The bill directly affects healthcare providers, law enforcement agencies, and survivors by creating a centralized role to improve the consistency and quality of medical examinations and evidence collection. Key provisions include defining the coordinator's responsibilities, setting up a funding mechanism, and outlining procedures for training and certification of Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners. The legislation aims to streamline the response to sexual assaults by ensuring survivors receive standardized, trauma-informed care from qualified professionals.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Healthcare

Annie Spell (R) · 60 co-sponsors

signed · Louisiana · House Jun 3, 2026

HB 1235: INSURANCE/HEALTH: Modifies provisions of law regarding health insurance coverage of prosthetic and custom orthotic devices and services (EN INCREASE EX See Note)

HB 1235 requires health insurance plans to cover prosthetic and custom orthotic devices and services based on medical necessity, as determined by the insured's doctors and specialists. The bill mandates that coverage levels must at least match federal standards for the elderly and disabled, while also prohibiting blanket exclusions for items used in physical activities or daily hygiene. Additionally, the legislation establishes specific appeal processes for denied claims and outlines detailed factors insurers must consider when evaluating medical necessity, such as the patient's current condition and functional needs.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

Troy Hebert (R) · 22 co-sponsors

signed · Louisiana · Senate Jun 3, 2026

SB 408: WORKERS' COMPENSATION: Provides relative to the workers' compensation reimbursement schedule. (gov sig) (EN INCREASE SD EX See Note)

This bill establishes a new medical reimbursement schedule for Louisiana workers' compensation claims, directly affecting healthcare providers, employers, and insurance carriers. It creates an All Workers' Compensation Medical Claims Database to track medical and pharmacy claims data, with mandatory reporting requirements for providers while maintaining strict confidentiality protections for individual data. The bill sets reimbursement rates at the 75th percentile of established medical fee directories for most services, limits annual fee changes to five percent unless specific conditions are met, and requires biennial reviews of all fee schedules. Additionally, it creates a formal dispute resolution process for billing disagreements between healthcare providers and claimants, with decisions required within 15 business days.

signed · Louisiana · House Jun 3, 2026

HB 145: FUNDS/FUNDING: Provides for the payment of extraordinary medical and dental expenses of firemen and law enforcement officers (EN +$25,000 GF EX See Note)

HB 145 creates a new program to cover uncovered medical and dental expenses for full-time firemen and law enforcement officers (including sheriffs, state police, municipal police, and university police) injured while performing job duties. It requires the Law Enforcement Officers and Firemen's Survivor Benefit Review Board to review claims within 60 days and authorizes the state risk director to pay up to $50,000 per injury for expenses not covered by workers' compensation or employer health insurance. The bill excludes coverage for injuries caused by intentional misconduct, intoxication, or gross negligence. This program applies to injuries occurring on or after January 1, 2023, with the law taking effect July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Labor & Employment