HB76 is a bill that would create two new criminal offenses that harshly target people living with sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Both offenses apply to everyday actions like having sex, donating blood, or sharing syringes if the person involved has an STD and does not obtain the other person’s informed and "lawful consent.” The misdemeanor offense applies if the STI is “curable”, while the more severe felony offense applies if the STI is “incurable”, like HIV or herpes. In the worst case scenario, a felony conviction could result in up to 99 years in prison and mandatory lifetime electronic ankle monitoring, even after release, placing an enduring legal and financial burden on the individual living with an STI.

A filed amendment would remove the bill’s requirement for lifetime electronic monitoring, but would also add felony exposure to the state’s sex offender registry, meaning people convicted under this law would be publicly listed and subject to ongoing registration requirements.

HB76 is harmful, unnecessary, and counterproductive to public health. It would discourage STI testing, since only people who know their status can be criminalized, thereby making it less likely people will seek diagnosis or treatment. It would amplify stigma around STIs and disproportionately harm marginalized groups already at increased risk. Instead of promoting education or expanding access to care, HB76 uses fear and punishment, codifying discrimination and potentially criminalizing survivors of sexual violence or people coerced by abusive partners. At a time when Louisiana already has some of the highest STI rates in the country, public health needs inclusive care, not criminalization.

STATUS: Filed and awaiting its hearing to be scheduled in the House Administration of Criminal Justice Committee.

HB400 is a bill that would require informed, written parental consent for nearly all medical and mental health services provided to minors in Louisiana. It repeals existing laws that currently allow minors to independently consent to certain types of care, including treatment for drug use, mental health services, and preventive counseling in schools. The bill also eliminates minors' authority to donate blood or consent to being given an ibuprofen. Exceptions to the parental consent requirement are narrow and include cases of abortion (which is illegal), emancipated minors, minors in the armed forces, and pregnant minors seeking care related to their pregnancy. The bill also mandates parental access to a minor’s medical records and limits provider liability when acting with parental authorization.

STATUS: Filed and awaiting its hearing to be scheduled in the House Health and Welfare Committee.

HB421 is a bill that would require all LA state agencies to abolish “DEI” programs, offices, positions, and performance requirements. It defines “DEI” broadly as any program or policy that references or classifies individuals based on race, color, sex, national origin, culture, gender identity, or sexual orientation; or promotes differential or preferential treatment of individuals on the basis of such classification.

STATUS: Filed and awaiting its hearing to be scheduled in the House and Governmental Affairs Committee.

SB58 is a bill that would create a new crime called “child grooming” in Louisiana, but the way it is written is overly broad and opens the door to vague and subjective enforcement. The bill defines child grooming as any action that “persuades, induces, entices, seduces, or coerces” a minor under 17 to engage in conduct that could potentially facilitate a lewd or lascivious act, even if no act actually occurs. There is no requirement that the person charged be an adult, only that they be more than two years older than the alleged victim. This means the law could be used to criminalize teenagers themselves, such as prosecuting a 16-year-old for interactions with a 13-year-old. The bill also adds this offense to Louisiana’s list of sex crimes, triggering harsh consequences like sex offender registration. Rather than focusing on actual harm or abuse, SB58 risks criminalizing typical adolescent behavior, and could be weaponized against marginalized people, particularly LGBTQ+ youth and adults, under a broad and ill-defined standard.

STATUS: Filed and awaiting its hearing to be scheduled in the Senate Judiciary C Committee.

SB74 is a bill that would significantly alter how juvenile felony cases are handled in Louisiana by expanding the criminal court system’s authority over youth. Under current law, district attorneys have some discretion to decide whether serious charges against 15- to 17-year-olds remain in juvenile court or be transferred to adult court. SB74 removes that discretion and mandates that youth aged 15 or older accused of certain felonies must be prosecuted under the adult criminal justice system if probable cause is found or an indictment is issued. It also requires juvenile courts to immediately transfer such pending cases to district courts and allows for detention in adult facilities. The bill centralizes jurisdiction over older youth in the adult system, raising concerns about due process, disproportionate sentencing, and the long-term consequences of exposing children to adult criminal proceedings.

STATUS: Filed and awaiting its hearing to be scheduled in the Senate Judiciary C Committee.

HB307 is a harmful anti-immigrant bill that would require Louisiana state agencies and local governments to report public assistance applicants to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) if their citizenship or immigration status cannot be verified. The bill mandates that any non-citizen applicant for benefits, such as housing assistance, food support, healthcare, unemployment, or education, be flagged for investigation and stripped of benefits if they’re found to be undocumented or ineligible. It also forces agencies to submit annual reports tallying how many people were reported to ICE and how many had benefits cut. In practice, this bill could deter immigrant families, including those with mixed status or legal residency, from applying for essential services out of fear. It risks entangling state and local workers in federal immigration enforcement, further marginalizing vulnerable communities, and undermining trust in public programs that exist to meet basic human needs.

STATUS: Filed and awaiting its hearing to be scheduled in the House Judiciary Committee.

SB15 is a bill that would make it a crime in Louisiana for any person, whether a government worker or a private citizen, to interfere with federal immigration enforcement in any way. It expands the definitions of both malfeasance in office and obstruction of justice to include actions intended to “hinder, delay, prevent, or otherwise interfere” with agencies like ICE, Customs and Border Protection, or USCIS. That means public employees, such as local law enforcement officers, school officials, or healthcare workers, could face criminal penalties simply for refusing to cooperate with federal immigration requests. Private individuals, including community members, faith leaders, or nonprofit workers, could also be charged for acts of solidarity, like providing shelter or helping someone avoid detention or deportation.

STATUS: Filed and awaiting its hearing to be scheduled in the Senate Judiciary C Committee.

HB436 is a bill that would prohibit undocumented immigrants from receiving full compensation if they’re injured in a car accident in Louisiana. Specifically, it bars “unauthorized aliens” from recovering general damages (like pain and suffering) or compensation for past and future lost wages in personal injury lawsuits related to automobile accidents. While undocumented people could still seek limited “special damages” (such as medical bills), this bill denies them equal protection under civil law and effectively devalues their injuries. It creates a two-tiered justice system where legal rights to compensation depend not on who was at fault in the crash, but on a person’s immigration status.

STATUS: Filed and awaiting its hearing to be scheduled in the House Civil Law and Procedure Committee.

HB425 is a bill that would broaden the definition and reporting requirements related to the crime of “coerced abortion” in Louisiana. It expands what counts as “coercion” beyond physical force to include intimidation, threats, blackmail, manipulation, and exploitation of vulnerability, such as dependency, disability, or past abuse, with the intent to compel someone to have an abortion against their will. The bill outlines a detailed list of behaviors considered coercive, including interference with employment, isolation, destruction of property, or promises of legal or financial benefits. It also strengthens mandatory reporting laws by requiring law enforcement to be notified whenever a mandatory reporter believes any minor or adult woman is a victim of coerced abortion, trafficking, or certain other crimes, regardless of whether the person is at an abortion facility. Violations of the coerced abortion statute would be punishable by up to five years in prison and/or a $5,000 fine.

STATUS: Filed and awaiting its hearing to be scheduled in the House Administration of Criminal Justice Committee.

HB575 is a bill that would allow certain individuals, including the mother, father, grandparents, and legal custodians of an unborn child, to sue anyone who performs or assists with an abortion, including through abortion-inducing drugs, by creating a civil cause of action (lawsuit) for damages resulting from the unlawful termination of a pregnancy.

STATUS: Filed and awaiting its hearing to be scheduled in the House Civil Law and Procedure Committee.

HB5 is a bill that would harshen penalties for people caught hiring sex workers more than once. In addition to harsher fines and prison sentences, they could also be added to the sex offender registry.

STATUS: Filed and awaiting its hearing to be scheduled in the House Administration of Criminal Justice Committee.

HB445 is a bill that would change how juvenile criminal records are treated in Louisiana by allowing them to be included in the state’s definition of “criminal history record information.” Under current law, juvenile records are confidential and excluded from this category. HB445 would remove that exclusion, making it possible for juvenile criminal conduct to be included in shared criminal history databases. If passed, HB445 could significantly expand law enforcement and prosecutorial access to juvenile records, raising concerns about long-term impacts on young people’s privacy and future opportunities.

STATUS: Hearing scheduled in the House Administration of Criminal Justice Committee on April 16th.

HB619 is a bill that would ban unhoused people from sleeping or residing in public spaces, such as sidewalks, parks, or underpasses, unless the local government sets aside specially designated land for that purpose. These "public camping" zones can only be created if shelter beds are full, must be located away from residential areas, and must meet strict safety, sanitation, and enforcement standards. If cities or parishes fail to comply, residents, business owners, or even the Attorney General can sue them to shut the areas down. While the bill claims to promote health and safety, its real effect would be to force unhoused people out of sight without guaranteeing them stable housing. It prioritizes aesthetics and policing over actual care, and could leave many with nowhere legal to exist.

STATUS: Filed and awaiting its hearing to be scheduled in the House Health and Welfare Committee.

HB262 is a bill that would give police expanded authority to arrest unhoused people or others staying in vacant or abandoned properties, without a warrant and based on minimal evidence. The bill redefines the term “squatter” as “adverse possessor” and allows officers to arrest anyone accused of occupying property without permission if there’s “reasonable suspicion” they’ve violated any criminal law. That suspicion can be based solely on a neighbor’s complaint, the condition of the property, or alleged signs of entry, no proof or due process required. In practice, this bill would make it easier to criminalize people experiencing homelessness, exposing them to arrest and prosecution simply for seeking shelter.

STATUS: Filed and awaiting its hearing to be scheduled in the House Administration of Criminal Justice Committee.

SB2 is a bill that would ban fluoride in public water.

STATUS: Filed and awaiting its hearing to be scheduled in the Senate Health and Welfare Committee.

SB4 is a bill that would allow political campaign signs to be posted at public school athletic fields and gymnasiums if the signs are paid for by a political candidate or campaign. While current law prohibits political signs on publicly owned property and utility poles, this bill creates a specific exception for school sports facilities.

STATUS: Hearing scheduled in the Senate and Governmental Affairs Committee on April 16th.

HB586 is a bill that would call for a constitutional convention in Louisiana beginning on December 2, 2025, for the purpose of drafting a new state constitution. The convention would consist of 105 delegates, including elected representatives from each parish and appointees from government bodies and the governor. The convention would need to complete its work by October 2, 2026, and the proposed new constitution would then be submitted to voters for approval during the general election on December 12, 2026.

STATUS: Filed and awaiting its hearing to be scheduled in the House and Governmental Affairs Committee.

SB20 is a bill that would amend the constitution to change the number of bills each legislator may file during fiscal sessions (like this year’s), which occur on odd-numbered years. These sessions are intended to focus on the state’s budget, but legislators can still file up to 5 bills that aren’t money-related. This bill would raise their limit to 7 bills per legislator.

STATUS: Hearing scheduled in the Senate and Governmental Affairs Committee on April 16th.

HB625 is a bill that would call for a special statewide election on April 18, 2026, for the purpose of submitting proposed constitutional amendments, if any are adopted during the 2025 Regular Session (this session), to voters. This bill intends to add another election to election-fatigued voters in hopes they don’t show up to vote.

STATUS: Filed and awaiting its hearing to be scheduled in the House and Governmental Affairs Committee.

HB429 is a bill that would provide employment discrimination protections for sexual orientation and gender identity. As of now, Louisiana has no employment protections for LGBTQ+ people. This is the 32nd year this bill has been filed.

STATUS: Filed and awaiting its hearing to be scheduled in the House Labor and Industrial Relations Committee.

SB206 is a bill that would establish a state minimum wage, starting at $10 per hour on January 1, 2025, increasing to $12 in 2027, and to $14 in 2029. If the federal minimum wage ever exceeds the state rate, our state would automatically match it. Currently, Louisiana has no state minimum wage, so we use the federal minimum wage of $7.25.

STATUS: Filed and awaiting its hearing to be scheduled in the Senate Labor and Industrial Relations Committee.

HB215 is a bill that would create an exception to LA’s abortion ban for pregnancies resulting from sex offenses committed against victims under the age of 17. It specifies that terminating such a pregnancy would not legally be considered an abortion and, therefore, legal.

(Trigger Warning) The sexual offenses covered include rape, sexual battery, and incest. The bill also makes clear that no police report, forensic evidence, or prosecution is required to access this exception.

STATUS: Filed and awaiting its hearing to be scheduled in the House Administration of Criminal Justice Committee.

HB290 is a bill that would require social media platforms to display a pop-up or full-screen notification to users who spend one cumulative hour on the platform in a 24-hour period. The notification must include information about how social media use can affect mental and physical health. This alert must reappear at least every 30 minutes afterward.

STATUS: Filed and awaiting its hearing to be scheduled in the House Commerce Committee.

SB78 is a bill that would expands the legal exemption for drug checking tools under Louisiana’s drug paraphernalia laws. Currently, only rapid fentanyl test strips are exempt from being classified as drug paraphernalia. This bill broadens that exemption to include any testing equipment or devices solely used to detect whether a substance contains any controlled substance, chemical, or compound that could cause physical harm or death. By doing so, this bill supports harm reduction strategies that can help prevent overdoses and save lives.

STATUS: Filed and awaiting its hearing to be scheduled in the Senate Judiciary C Committee.

HB279 is a bill that would require students who join certain organizations at LA postsecondary education institutions, such as fraternities, sororities, and athletic teams, to complete a one-credit hour anti-hazing course within their first two semesters of membership. It also requires that if the student is a minor, the anti-hazing information must be provided to their parent or guardian. The bill builds on existing law that mandates hazing prevention education and awareness at colleges and universities.

STATUS: Filed and awaiting its hearing to be scheduled in the House Education Committee.

HB133 is a bill that would increase the state’s earned income tax credit (EITC) from 5% to 10% of the amount of the federal EITC for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026. The EITC benefits low to moderate-income working individuals and families.

STATUS: Filed and awaiting its hearing to be scheduled in the House Ways and Means Committee.

HB271 is a proposed constitutional amendment that would increase the homestead exemption from $7,500 to $12,500 of assessed property value, equivalent to an increase from $75,000 to $125,000 in market value. It also adjusts related exemptions for veterans with service-connected disabilities and for qualified first responders to align with the new exemption level.

The homestead exemption reduces the amount of a homeowner’s property that is subject to taxation, lowering their annual tax bill and helping make homeownership more affordable.

STATUS: Filed and awaiting its hearing to be scheduled in the House Ways and Means Committee.

HB354 is a bill that would require public water systems to conduct a chlorine strip test on any sample collected for federal Lead and Copper testing. This adds an extra layer of water quality monitoring to help ensure safe drinking water.

STATUS: Filed and awaiting its hearing to be scheduled in the House Health and Welfare Committee.

HB573 is a bill that would establish a statewide, uniform system for law enforcement data collection, requiring agencies to report detailed information about police stops, use of force, no-knock warrants, complaints, officer demographics, and more. It mandates public access to the data and imposes penalties for noncompliance, including the withholding of state and federal funds. Notably, the bill includes the collection of demographic data such as race, gender, disability, and whether a complaint involves someone perceived to be lesbian, gay, trans, queer, or gender-nonconforming.

Tracking this data for trans people is especially important because it will finally provide visibility into how law enforcement interacts with trans and gender-nonconforming individuals, data we currently do not have.

STATUS: Filed and awaiting its hearing to be scheduled in the House Administration of Criminal Justice Committee.

SB178 is a bill that would establish the School Employee Bill of Rights, formally outlining and protecting a set of rights for public school employees related to workplace safety, discipline, compensation, and professional respect. It guarantees school employees the right to work in a safe and orderly environment, to be treated with civility, to be involved in student behavior decisions, and to receive due compensation and training. The bill also protects staff from retaliation when they take disciplinary action in line with school policy.

STATUS: Filed and awaiting its hearing to be scheduled in the Senate Education Committee.

HB581 is a bill that would prohibit anyone over the age of 16 or any entity from intentionally releasing inflated balloons outdoors. Exceptions are made for scientific or meteorological releases, hot air balloons that are recovered, and indoor balloon releases.

STATUS: Hearing scheduled in the House Natural Resources Committee on April 16th.

SB211 is a bill that would allow LA courts to prohibit individuals from carrying concealed handguns without a permit if they are found to pose a risk of imminent harm to themselves or others. A district attorney can petition the court based on probable cause and must show evidence such as past violence, reckless firearm behavior, or substance abuse. If granted, the court order would require the person to surrender firearms. The person could later seek to lift the restriction, but even then, would only regain the right to carry with a permit. This bill creates an exception to Louisiana's permitless carry law to protect public safety.

STATUS: Filed and awaiting its hearing to be scheduled in the Senate Judiciary B Committee.

HB471 is a proposed constitutional amendment that would require all future amendments to the Louisiana Constitution to be clearly confined to a single object or issue. It removes the legislature’s current ability to revise an entire article of the constitution through one amendment that contains multiple unrelated changes. This change would ensure more transparency and simplicity in constitutional amendments, allowing voters to consider each issue separately rather than bundled together.

STATUS: Filed and awaiting its hearing to be scheduled in the House and Governmental Affairs Committee.