HB 687 restricts where alcohol permits can be issued in Louisiana by prohibiting permits within 300 feet (500 feet in unincorporated areas) of schools, churches, playgrounds, day care centers, correctional facilities, or homes in historic neighborhoods. Municipalities may choose to measure distances by walking path or straight line for new permits, but only prospectively. If a property with an alcohol permit is sold while located within this restricted zone, the permit is revoked as of the sale date. Businesses can reapply for a new permit after revocation.
HB 471 prohibits businesses from charging different prices to consumers based on personal data collected through surveillance (like browsing history, location, or purchase habits). It directly affects consumers who might face unfair pricing and businesses using such data for personalized pricing. The bill allows price differences only if justified by actual costs or part of transparent discount programs for specific groups (e.g., veterans, students), with clear rules about how data can be used. Violations give consumers a legal right to sue under existing laws.
HB 453 requires utility companies (like electric, gas, or water providers) to keep trees and plants at least four feet away from power lines, poles, and other above-ground utility equipment on public property. This rule directly affects utility providers and local governments that operate utilities, aiming to prevent vegetation-related service disruptions. The Public Service Commission will develop specific enforcement rules under the Administrative Procedure Act. The bill establishes a clear, measurable standard for vegetation clearance near infrastructure without specifying broader outcomes.
This bill prohibits Louisiana state agencies from using state funds for any programs or activities supporting net-zero greenhouse gas emissions goals. It broadly defines such goals to include policies aligned with international climate agreements (like the Paris Agreement), renewable energy incentives, electric vehicle programs, and methane regulations outlined in Louisiana's 2022 Climate Action Plan. Exceptions allow funding for federal compliance, pre-existing contracts, pollution reduction initiatives, and emergency spending unrelated to net-zero targets. The restriction applies to state funds for fiscal years starting July 1, 2026, and expires January 1, 2031.
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✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesDefunds climate programs by prohibiting state funds for net-zero policies, including renewable energy incentives and methane regulations, directly restricting budget allocation.95% confidence
✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill explicitly prohibits state funding for net-zero policies, renewable incentives, EV programs, and methane regulations from Louisiana's Climate Action Plan, directly defunding clean energy initiatives.95% confidence
✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentProhibits state funding for net-zero emissions programs including renewable energy incentives, EV programs, and methane regulations, directly restricting environmental protection efforts.95% confidence
✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationProhibits state funding for electric vehicle programs, a core transportation initiative under the bill's definition of net-zero policies.95% confidence
This constitutional amendment (HB 744) would allow Louisiana's Public Service Commission to regulate all common carriers (like transportation services) and public utilities (such as gas, water, and electric companies), including those currently operated by local governments in New Orleans. It removes the current restriction that required voter approval for the Commission to regulate utilities owned by cities or parishes, except for safety rules. Crucially, it explicitly requires the Commission to regulate all such services in New Orleans, overriding the city's home rule charter. The amendment must be approved by voters in the November 2026 election.
HB 630 amends Louisiana's Civil Code to clarify rules for transferring property rights. It states that when someone transfers rights to property, they don’t guarantee those rights exist, and the transferor doesn’t owe refunds if the property is taken (eviction) or if the sale was unfair ("lesion"). The bill also clarifies that such transfers create a "just title" for legal claims based on time (acquisitive prescription) and don’t imply bad faith by the buyer. It further specifies that if the seller later gains ownership of the property, that new ownership doesn’t benefit the buyer. This is a technical clarification affecting property transactions under Louisiana law.
HB 516 limits recovery for damages in motor vehicle accidents when the at-fault driver lacks required auto insurance. It prohibits recovery of the first $115,000 for bodily injury or property damage from uninsured drivers, and if an uninsured driver sues and wins up to $115,000, they must pay all court costs. The bill also ensures insurers can seek repayment for amounts paid beyond the $115,000 cap for both bodily injury and property damage claims. This directly affects uninsured drivers, their victims, and insurance companies handling accident claims.
HB 704 increases the maximum fee charged per tire sale for waste tire management in Louisiana, raising caps from $2.25 to $3.25 for passenger tires, $5 to $6 for medium truck tires, and $10 to $11 for off-road tires. It mandates that $1 from every tire sold be dedicated to a new tire buyback program, where consumers can sell used tires for cash. The bill creates a special fund to manage these fees and the buyback program, administered by the Department of Environmental Quality. This directly affects tire retailers (who collect the fees) and consumers (who pay the higher prices and may use the buyback program).
HB 753 exempts locally raised livestock products sold directly to consumers from Louisiana's meat inspection requirements. It allows producers (e.g., farmers raising cattle, goats, or rabbits) to sell meat processed at licensed custom slaughter facilities directly to "informed end consumers" within Louisiana, provided the products are labeled with a specific disclosure: "THIS PRODUCT WAS PRODUCED AND PROCESSED WITHOUT STATE OR FEDERAL INSPECTION. FOR INTRASTATE USE ONLY. NOT FOR RESALE." The bill prohibits resale to retailers, restaurants, or interstate commerce and requires producers to maintain sales records for one year. It does not affect federal inspection laws or allow interstate sales of uninspected meat.
SB 354 prohibits two specific types of sports bets in Louisiana: proposition bets (side wagers on non-final outcomes, like "will the first touchdown be a pass?") and micro-bets (live wagers on individual plays during a game). It amends state law to remove sports-related proposition betting from the definition of permitted wagers and explicitly bans operators from accepting or paying on these bet types under new sections 608(C)(5) and (6). The law directly affects licensed sports betting operators in Louisiana, requiring them to eliminate these specific bet options from their offerings. This is a concrete policy change focused on restricting certain betting mechanisms, not on broader gambling regulation.
HB 604 appropriates $10,833.00 from Louisiana's state general fund for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 to pay a court-ordered consent judgment. The bill funds the state's obligation to Sulochana Dhungana Nepal (on behalf of her deceased husband, Binod Nepal) in the case *Nepal v. Tiger Pointe Owner, LLC et al.*, covering principal, interest, court costs, and expert fees. Payment must be made using the appropriated funds, and interest stops accruing once the bill takes effect. This is a procedural funding measure for an existing court judgment, not a new policy.
HB 532 proposes a constitutional amendment requiring unanimous jury verdicts (12 jurors all agreeing) for noncapital felony cases committed before January 1, 2019, replacing the current standard that allowed 10 of 12 jurors to agree. This change would only apply to offenses committed prior to 2019, not future cases, and requires voter approval in the November 2026 election. The amendment must be approved by Louisiana voters to take effect.
