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Louisiana Legislative Analysis

Last updated Feb 01, 2026, 08:14 PM

Your personalized snapshot of what's moving in Louisiana: key legislation, voting activity, and bills that matter.

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LA Analysis

60-Second Briefing

What you need to know about Louisiana right now

EducationSafetyHealth

Education Bill to Watch

HB50: Re-creates the Department of Education

Hot Topics

Education and Safety legislation seeing the most activity this session

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Bills Tracked

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Introduced

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Passed

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Enacted

Why This Matters

How Louisiana legislation affects you

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    Louisiana's legislature is actively considering 50 bills this session, with key policy areas driving the most activity.

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    Education legislation may affect school funding, curriculum, or higher education costs.

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    Public safety legislation may affect policing, sentencing, or criminal justice procedures.

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    Residents should stay informed on legislative changes that could affect daily life or business operations.

Louisiana Quick Guide

Common questions about Louisiana legislation

Who represents me in Louisiana?

Jeff Landry

Governor

Jeff Landry

Liz Murrill

Attorney General

Liz Murrill

Nancy Landry

Secretary of State

Nancy Landry

How does Louisiana's legislature work?

Louisiana's legislature consists of two chambers: the State Senate and the State Assembly/House. Bills must pass both chambers before reaching the Governor's desk. Currently tracking 50 bills in this session.

What are the top issues in Louisiana right now?

Based on recent legislative activity, the most active topics are: Education, Safety, Health. Use the filters below to explore bills by topic.

How do I stay updated on Louisiana legislation?

This digest is updated regularly as bills progress. Major actions like committee votes, floor votes, and gubernatorial action are captured within hours. Bookmark this page or sign up for alerts to track specific bills.

Louisiana at a Glance

Current session overview

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Total Bills

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Introduced

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Passed

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Enacted

Legislative Progress

Bills moving through the process

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Recent bills in Louisiana

50 bills match your filter • Always verify the official text

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HB51

(Constitutional Amendment) Restricts post-conviction bail for certain offenders

Last action: Jan 30, 2026

Introduced

(Constitutional Amendment) Restricts post-conviction bail for certain offenders

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Sponsors

Debbie Villio[R]

Key Points

  • This bill has been introduced and is in early stages of consideration
  • Sponsored by Debbie Villio (Republican)
  • Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
Sources:LegiScanState LegislaturePDF Text
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HB52

Provides relative to trial of misdemeanors

Last action: Jan 30, 2026

Introduced

Provides relative to trial of misdemeanors

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Sponsors

Debbie Villio[R]

Key Points

  • This bill has been introduced and is in early stages of consideration
  • Sponsored by Debbie Villio (Republican)
  • Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
Sources:LegiScanState LegislaturePDF Text
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HB53

Adds certain gambling crimes as predicate offenses for racketeering

Last action: Jan 30, 2026

Introduced

Adds certain gambling crimes as predicate offenses for racketeering

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Sponsors

Bryan Fontenot[R]

Key Points

  • This bill has been introduced and is in early stages of consideration
  • Sponsored by Bryan Fontenot (Republican)
  • Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
Sources:LegiScanState LegislaturePDF Text
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HB50

Re-creates the Department of Education

Last action: Jan 27, 2026

Introduced

Re-creates the Department of Education

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Sponsors

Laurie Schlegel[R]

Key Points

  • This bill has been introduced and is in early stages of consideration
  • Sponsored by Laurie Schlegel (Republican)
  • Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
Sources:LegiScanState LegislaturePDF Text
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HB40

Provides relative to the payment of unfunded accrued liability by employers of the Municipal Police Employees' Retirement System

Last action: Jan 23, 2026

Introduced

Provides relative to the payment of unfunded accrued liability by employers of the Municipal Police Employees' Retirement System

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Sponsors

Rhonda Butler[R]

Key Points

  • This bill has been introduced and is in early stages of consideration
  • Sponsored by Rhonda Butler (Republican)
  • Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
Sources:LegiScanState LegislaturePDF Text
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HB41

Provides relative to board membership of the Firefighters' Retirement System

Last action: Jan 23, 2026

Introduced

Provides relative to board membership of the Firefighters' Retirement System

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Sponsors

Jason DeWitt[R]

Key Points

  • This bill has been introduced and is in early stages of consideration
  • Sponsored by Jason DeWitt (Republican)
  • Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
Sources:LegiScanState LegislaturePDF Text
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HB42

Provides relative to a phased retirement program within the Teachers' Retirement System of Louisiana

Last action: Jan 23, 2026

Introduced

Provides relative to a phased retirement program within the Teachers' Retirement System of Louisiana

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Sponsors

Tony Bacala[R]

Key Points

  • This bill has been introduced and is in early stages of consideration
  • Sponsored by Tony Bacala (Republican)
  • Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
Sources:LegiScanState LegislaturePDF Text
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HB43

Provides relative to retirement eligibility in the Louisiana State Employees' Retirement System

Last action: Jan 23, 2026

Introduced

Provides relative to retirement eligibility in the Louisiana State Employees' Retirement System

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Sponsors

Lawrence Bagley[R]

Key Points

  • This bill has been introduced and is in early stages of consideration
  • Sponsored by Lawrence Bagley (Republican)
  • Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
Sources:LegiScanState LegislaturePDF Text
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HB44

Provides jurisdictional exceptions for constables and justices of peace

Last action: Jan 23, 2026

Introduced

Provides jurisdictional exceptions for constables and justices of peace

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Sponsors

Mike Bayham[R]

Key Points

  • This bill has been introduced and is in early stages of consideration
  • Sponsored by Mike Bayham (Republican)
  • Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
Sources:LegiScanState LegislaturePDF Text
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HB45

Provides relative to benefits of participating employees in the Municipal Police Employees' Retirement System

Last action: Jan 23, 2026

Introduced

Provides relative to benefits of participating employees in the Municipal Police Employees' Retirement System

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Sponsors

Tony Bacala[R]

Key Points

  • This bill has been introduced and is in early stages of consideration
  • Sponsored by Tony Bacala (Republican)
  • Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
Sources:LegiScanState LegislaturePDF Text

Sources & neutrality

Sources used

  • LegiScan (bill metadata, roll calls, links)
  • NGA (governor roster)
  • NAAG (attorney general roster)
  • NASS (chief election official roster)
  • Open States (legislator roster)

Disclaimer

We summarize for clarity. Always check the official text before acting, and verify dates/status directly on the state site.