Louisiana Bills

signed · Louisiana · Senate May 29, 2026

SB 521: BANKS/BANKING: Provides relative to the name of a bank. (gov sig)

SB 521 amends existing legislation to revise how the name of a bank is referenced in state law. The bill specifically removes language that previously defined the subject as an "FDIC-insured depository institution" and deletes the remainder of the line where that definition appeared. These changes update the legal text to align with current banking terminology without altering the core purpose of the statute. The measure passed the Senate and is now awaiting further action in the House of Representatives.

signed · Louisiana · Senate May 29, 2026

SB 505: ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL: Provides relative to the Motor Fuels Underground Storage Tank Trust Dedicated Fund Account. (7/1/26) (EN INCREASE SG EX See Note)

SB 505 is a technical amendment that makes a minor change to the text of a law regarding the Motor Fuels Underground Storage Tank Trust Dedicated Fund Account. The bill does not create new policies or affect public programs; instead, it adds a specific line item number to an existing section of the statute. This type of procedural update is intended to correct or clarify the legal record without altering the fund's operations or funding levels.

signed · Louisiana · Senate May 29, 2026

SB 489: MOTOR VEHICLES: To authorize third party vendors to conduct a license plate inquiry on motor vehicles to verify insurance liability coverage. (8/1/26) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

This bill amends existing Louisiana law to allow third-party vendors to perform license plate inquiries that verify a vehicle's insurance liability coverage. The text makes only technical corrections to the legal citation and grammar within the statute, without introducing new operational rules or changing the bill's core purpose. Because the amendment is purely clerical and the bill has no substantive impact on policy, it does not alter how insurance verification is currently conducted or affect specific groups of people.

signed · Louisiana · Senate May 29, 2026

SB 470: HEALTH CARE: Provides relative to pregnant women in custody. (gov sig) (EN INCREASE LF EX See Note)

This bill modifies an existing law regarding pregnant women in custody to clarify that funding for their care can come from nonprofit organizations or federal grants. The change is a minor amendment that adds specific sources of financial support to the current legal framework. It directly affects state agencies responsible for managing the healthcare of incarcerated pregnant women. The legislation does not alter the core requirement for providing care but expands the list of permissible funding origins.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare

signed · Louisiana · Senate May 29, 2026

SB 523: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: Provides relative to defendants who are victims of domestic abuse, human trafficking, or sexual assault. (8/1/26) (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG EX)

SB 523 is a procedural amendment that modifies an existing law regarding defendants who are victims of domestic abuse, human trafficking, or sexual assault. The specific change expands the scope of the current provision to include two additional subparts, thereby broadening the legal protections available to these individuals. This bill does not introduce new policies or create new programs but rather adjusts the text of an already enacted statute to ensure it covers a wider range of related legal situations.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

signed · Louisiana · Senate May 29, 2026

SB 504: STUDENTS: Provides relative to individual graduation plans. (8/1/26) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

This bill amends the existing statute regarding individual graduation plans for students, specifically by requiring that these plans be updated when applicable. The changes involve minor textual adjustments to the language used in the law, ensuring the requirement for updates is clearly stated. As a procedural amendment, it does not introduce new policies or directly affect student outcomes but rather refines the legal framework governing graduation planning. The legislation has passed the Senate and is now moving to the House of Representatives for further consideration.

failed · Louisiana · House May 29, 2026

HB 1222: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Provides relative to grocery initiative grants and financial support (RR INCREASE GF EX See Note)

This bill amends a grocery initiative grant program by correcting a grammatical error in the text, changing the verb "is" to "are" to ensure proper agreement. The change directly affects the written provisions of the legislation but does not alter the underlying policy or funding amounts for grocery stores. As a technical correction, the bill focuses solely on improving the clarity of the law's language rather than introducing new rules or financial changes.

signed · Louisiana · House May 29, 2026

HB 1157: TRANSPORTATION DEPT: Provides for funding to certain entities for infrastructure related projects within the Department of Transportation and Development (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD EX)

HB 1157 authorizes funding for infrastructure projects within the Department of Transportation and Development, directly impacting the entities that receive these resources. The bill includes several technical amendments that adjust legal phrasing, renumber specific clauses, and modify the duration of certain obligations from "Perpetual" to "Maintain perpetual." These changes refine the administrative structure and language of the funding provisions without altering the core purpose of providing financial support for transportation initiatives.

Topics ✓ Transportation

signed · Louisiana · House May 29, 2026

HB 1198: CHILDREN/CUSTODY: Provides relative to child custody

HB 1198 is a procedural amendment that changes the wording of a child custody law to refer to the 'Act' instead of 'Act Section'. This technical correction affects legal documents and court proceedings related to child custody without altering the underlying rules or outcomes. The bill was passed by the House with unanimous support and has been sent to the Senate for further consideration.

signed · Louisiana · Senate May 29, 2026

SB 488: SCHOOLS: Creates the School Safety Drone Response Pilot Program to supplement school crisis management and response plans. (8/1/26) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

SB 488 establishes a pilot program to use drones as part of school safety and crisis response plans. The bill directly affects school districts by allowing them to incorporate drone technology into their existing emergency management strategies. It requires the state to fund this pilot program to test how drones can assist during school emergencies. The legislation amends the title to refer to 'Education' instead of 'Schools' to broaden the scope of the program.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Technology

signed · Louisiana · Senate May 29, 2026

SB 464: HEALTH CARE: Provides relative to coverage for severe obesity treatment. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

SB 464 amends existing legislation regarding severe obesity treatment coverage by removing specific references to Louisiana and the state insurance commissioner. These changes adjust the text of the bill to ensure it applies generally rather than being limited to the state's specific regulatory framework. The bill is currently in the legislative process and has been reported favorably by the committee. No new policy requirements or funding mechanisms are introduced in this amendment version.

signed · Louisiana · House May 29, 2026

HB 990: LOCAL GOVERNMENT: Provides for a privilege in favor of parishes, sewerage districts, and waterworks districts for certain unpaid service charges or user fees

This bill allows parishes, sewerage districts, and waterworks districts in Louisiana to place a legal claim on multifamily residential properties to collect unpaid sewage or water service fees. It applies specifically to properties with more than four dwelling units that use a master meter system where a single meter measures usage for the entire development. To enforce this claim, the district must first send a written demand for payment, giving the property owner 30 days to pay before the district can file a formal legal document to secure the debt against the property. The bill outlines the specific procedures for filing this claim and requires it to be registered in the local mortgage records.

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