HB1017Enacted
Firefighter Retirement Pay After Divorce
This law stops courts from counting certain pay increases earned by full-time firefighters after their divorce when calculating a former spouse's share of retirement benefits.
Labor
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Louisiana
Official Louisiana bill text, status, plain English summaries, and amendment notes tied back to the Legislature's own bill tracker.
Last scanned Aug 25, 2026, 3:26 AM
- Total
- 1,750
- Active
- 11
- Passed
- 1,736
- Did not pass
- 3
2026
60 bills shown
HB1028Enacted
Medicaid Nonemergency Transportation Rate Increase
This law requires the Louisiana Department of Health to set minimum payment rates for companies that transport Medicaid patients, but it only takes effect after funding is approved.
Healthcare
HB1084Enacted
Law Giving Louisiana Public Colleges Authority Over Tuition and Fees
Starting January 1, 2027, this law allows public colleges in Louisiana to set their own tuition prices with a limit on how much they can raise costs each year.
EducationTechnology
HB1095Enacted
Nursing Home Power Backup and Solar Rebate Law
This law requires nursing homes to have backup power sources on site and offers a limited cash rebate for installing solar energy systems.
EnergyTaxes
HB1252Enacted
Changes to City Courts in Avoyelles Parish
This law creates a new city court system for Marksville, expands the area covered by the Bunkie city court, sets election dates for judges and marshals, defines how cases can be appealed, and limits extra fees courts can charge.
Elections
HB316Enacted
Louisiana Law on Student Literacy Instruction
This law sets new training rules for teachers of young children and older students, requires schools to review student learning plans annually within the first eight weeks of school, and defines specific literacy skills needed by students in grades four through eight.
ChildrenEducationLabor
HB410Enacted
Law Requiring Notice Before Recording In-Person Conversations with Wearable Devices
This new Louisiana law requires people to tell everyone in a conversation if they are using wearable eyeglass recording devices, but it includes many exceptions for police work, public events, and documenting crimes.
Privacy
HB732Enacted
Temporary Waivers for Vehicle Fees and Hybrid Road Usage
This law allows the Office of Motor Vehicles to temporarily pause fines, fees, penalties, or license suspensions for up to thirty days if a person needs immediate access to life-sustaining medicine or treatment, and it stops collecting road usage fees on non-plug-in hybrid vehicles until August 1, 2027.
Healthcare
HB75Enacted
Gaming Pilot Program for Slot Machine Promotions
This law creates a one-year test program that lets casinos subtract $7 million in promotional wagers when calculating taxes on slot machines.
Taxes
HB848Enacted
New Rules for All-Terrain Vehicle Dealers
This law sets rules about repair facilities and customer notices that dealers must follow when selling all-terrain vehicles, including golf carts.
Agriculture
HB1007Enacted
Creation of the Faubourg Nouveau Marigny Improvement District
This law creates a new special district in New Orleans to fund neighborhood improvements through an optional property fee approved by voters.
Elections
HB1043Enacted
HB1043: Updates Dollar Limits for First and Second Parish Courts
This law changes the maximum amount of money or property value that can be disputed in civil cases at the First and Second Parish Courts to fifty thousand dollars.
HB1082Enacted
Law setting court locations for Municipal Police Employees' Retirement System cases
This law sets specific rules about which parish courts can hear lawsuits involving the Municipal Police Employees' Retirement System.
Labor
HB1153Enacted
Law Allowing Local Burn Bans During Fire Risks
This new Louisiana law lets parishes and cities temporarily ban outdoor burning when fire risks are high, with specific fines for breaking the rules.
Crime
HB1162Enacted
Insurance Claims and Contractor License Verification
This Louisiana law requires insurance companies to check a contractor's license status before paying checks made out to them for property repairs, while protecting insurers from penalties if the licensing website is down.
HB1182Enacted
New Rules for Occupational Therapists and Assistants
This law updates the rules, fees, exam requirements, and title usage for people who want to become licensed occupational therapists or assistants in Louisiana.
EducationLabor
HB1189Enacted
New Rules for Charter Boat Fishing Guides
This Louisiana law requires freshwater charter boat fishing guides operating on U.S. waters in the state to hold a United States Coast Guard captain's license.
HB1201Enacted
ELECTED OFFICIALS/COMP: Provides with respect to the compensation of statewide elected officials and legislators (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)
ELECTED OFFICIALS/COMP: Provides with respect to the compensation of statewide elected officials and legislators (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)
Housing
HB1237Enacted
Changes to Police and Firefighter Retirement Rules
This law updates rules for police and firefighter retirement systems regarding membership choices, payment of debts when departments close or shrink, and how the state collects overdue money.
Labor
HB1243Enacted
SEWERAGE/N O WATER BD: Provides relative to the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans
SEWERAGE/N O WATER BD: Provides relative to the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans
HB1249Enacted
School-Based Health Center Services for Students
This Louisiana law requires public schools to adopt policies allowing students with consent to access medically necessary health services on campus and sets rules for how those services are managed.
ChildrenEducationHealthcareParental Rights
HB153Enacted
Law Stopping Some Criminal Fines From Appearing on Credit Reports
This new Louisiana law stops courts and agencies from reporting unpaid criminal fines or fees to credit bureaus, with specific exceptions for traffic violations under Title 32 and municipal laws.
HB166Enacted
HB166: Removes Vermilion Parish from the Acadiana Regional Juvenile Justice District
This law removes Vermilion Parish as a member of the Acadiana Regional Juvenile Justice District and reduces the number of commissioners on its board.
Children
HB226Enacted
Changes to Rules for Requests for Admissions
This new Louisiana law requires a Rule 10.1 Conference before a court can order that an unanswered request for admission is automatically true, except in default judgment cases.
Children
HB227Enacted
Allowing Court Filings on Letter-Size Paper
This law allows attorneys to file court documents using standard letter-size paper instead of requiring the larger legal-size paper.
Taxes
HB342Enacted
Special Education Hearing Burden of Proof Act
This law requires local education agencies to prove that a student's special education program or placement is appropriate if challenged in a due process hearing.
Education
HB352Enacted
Behavioral health services for public school students
This law requires Louisiana public schools to allow outside behavioral health providers to deliver medically necessary treatment during the school day if a parent presents an evaluation and plan.
ChildrenEducationHealthcareLabor
HB368Enacted
New Rules for Historic Building Fines and Liens in New Orleans
This law increases the maximum fines for demolishing historic buildings without permission in New Orleans and allows the city to place liens on properties where violations occur.
Taxes
HB399Enacted
Temporary Release for Inmates with Serious Health Issues
This law allows the secretary of corrections to temporarily release inmates who have a terminal illness or cannot move due to severe medical conditions.
Healthcare
HB431Enacted
Training Requirements for Mayors and Local Officials
This law requires all mayors to complete at least sixteen hours of approved training each year, while allowing other local officials in towns with fifteen thousand people or fewer to participate voluntarily.
EducationTechnology
HB441Enacted
Repeal of Plan to Transfer New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board Employees
This law cancels a previous requirement that forced the State Civil Service Commission and the City of New Orleans Civil Service Commission to create a plan for moving employees from the New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board into the civil service system.
Labor
HB463Enacted
Changes to Emergency Communication Service Charges
This law raises the maximum monthly fee that some districts can charge on wireless phone bills for emergency services and adds new rules for reporting how those funds are used.
HB481Enacted
Cost Limits for Publishing Official Notices
This law sets the maximum price that newspapers can charge local governments to publish official meetings and public notices.
Education
HB538Enacted
Changes to the East Baton Rouge Juvenile Court Expense Fund
This law updates how money is collected, managed, and spent in a special fund for the Juvenile Court in East Baton Rouge Parish.
Children
HB559Enacted
HB559: Increases Court Costs for the Fourth Judicial District
This law raises the maximum court fees that can be charged in civil and criminal cases within Louisiana's Fourth Judicial District.
HB593Enacted
HB593: Changes to Motor Vehicle Field Office Fees
This law raises the maximum fee local governments can charge for motor vehicle services at field offices that are not fully paid for by the state.
Housing
HB707Enacted
Changes to the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Commission Rules
This law updates how the state commission uses money collected for propane marketing and sets new rules for its advisory board.
AgricultureElectionsEnergyTaxes
HB708Enacted
Court Jurisdiction Changes for East Baton Rouge Parish
This law defines six specific districts for justice of the peace courts in East Baton Rouge Parish and gives them shared authority with city courts to handle eviction cases.
ElectionsHousing
HB723Enacted
Rules for Motorcycles, Mopeds, and Bicycles at Red Lights
This law allows drivers of two- or three-wheeled motorcycles, mopeds, bicycles, and electric bicycles to proceed through a red light if the signal does not detect them after waiting.
HB762Enacted
Limits on Sending Motor Vehicle Reinstatement Fees to Collection
This law stops the Office of Motor Vehicles from automatically sending unpaid reinstatement fees to a debt collection agency, allowing them to choose whether or not to send these specific cases.
HB782Enacted
New Rules and Fees for Vapor Products in Louisiana
This law updates definitions, raises permit fees, creates a three-tier sales system, and adds penalties for vapor products and alternative nicotine items.
Taxes
HB812Enacted
Law to Increase Parish Assessor Pay
This law allows parish assessors in Louisiana to increase their annual pay by five percent each year through 2029 if they follow specific rules.
Taxes
HB908Enacted
Louisiana Secretary of State Fee Changes
This law updates the fees that businesses and individuals must pay to file documents with the Louisiana Secretary of State, effective October 1, 2026.
HB949Enacted
Louisiana Radiologic Technology Board Rules Update
This law creates new license categories for radiologist assistants and limited purpose permit holders in Louisiana, setting specific rules on who can get them and what they are allowed to do.
EducationEnergyHealthcareLabor
HB978Enacted
Changes to Indigent Defender Fund Fees for Small Towns
This law changes the population size rule that determines which towns must pay a special fee into the district indigent defender fund.
Taxes
HB989Enacted
Changes to Fees for Public License Tag Agents
This law raises the maximum fee that public license tag agents can charge for checking registration status and reinstating driving privileges.
Taxes
SB25Enacted
SB25: New Pay Rules for Parish Voter Registrars
This law sets new yearly pay amounts and step increases based on population size for parish registrars of voters, chief deputies, and confidential assistants.
ElectionsLabor
SB43Enacted
Law on Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy in Louisiana
This law creates a new program within the state Department of Health to support clinical studies using psychedelic-assisted therapy for specific health conditions, outlining rules for medical centers and funding sources.
EducationHealthcareTaxes
HB1Enacted
State Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
This law provides money to pay the regular operating costs of state government departments and agencies for the fiscal year starting in July 2026.
AgricultureBudgetElectionsTaxes
HB2Enacted
Louisiana Capital Outlay Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
This law sets the spending plan and funding rules for state construction projects in Louisiana starting July 1, 2026.
BudgetEducationHousingTaxes
HB312Enacted
Supplemental Budget Bill for Louisiana Fiscal Year 2025-2026
This law adds extra money to specific state programs and reduces funding from other areas to pay for emergency recovery, infrastructure projects, veterans' services, and administrative needs.
BudgetChildrenCrimeEducation
HB1062Enacted
Changes to the Special School District Board Rules
This law updates how members of the Special School District board are chosen and lists their specific powers, duties, and responsibilities.
Education
HB1126Enacted
Funding for Louisiana Legislature Expenses
This law sets aside money from the state general fund and self-generated funds to pay for the operations of the Louisiana legislature during Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
BudgetLaborTaxesTechnology
HB1194Vetoed
Healthy Food Retail Act Changes
This bill proposes a program to give grants and loans to food stores that sell fresh produce in areas where people have trouble finding healthy food.
Agriculture
HB1236Enacted
New Rules for Pharmacy Benefit Manager Payments
This law sets rules on how pharmacy benefit managers must calculate payments to local pharmacies, including required pricing benchmarks and professional dispensing fees.
HB314Enacted
Revenue Sharing Distribution for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
This law defines which local groups in Louisiana are eligible to receive money from the state Revenue Sharing Fund during fiscal year 2026-2027 and sets rules for calculating population and homestead numbers.
AgricultureEducationTaxes
HB383Enacted
HB383: Funding State Ancillary Services
This law sets aside money to run specific state programs that provide services like insurance and risk management for the fiscal year starting July 1, 2026.
BudgetCrimeLaborTaxes
HB688Vetoed
HB688: Adding Atlantic Tarpon to Saltwater Game Fish
This bill proposes adding the Atlantic tarpon to the legal definition of saltwater game fish in Louisiana.
HB870Enacted
Rules for Generic Drug and Biosimilar Coverage in Health Insurance
This law requires health insurance plans to cover qualifying generic drugs and biosimilars with lower out-of-pocket costs than brand-name versions if their wholesale acquisition cost is lower.
Healthcare
HB933Enacted
Law Creating Commemorative Birth Certificates
This new Louisiana law allows people to buy special birth certificates for display that cost $50 and carry the same legal weight as standard copies.