2026 Regular Session
HB754 by Representative Kimberly Coates
WILDLIFE & FISHERIES: Creates sanctuaries on Lake Pontchartrain
https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=HB754&sbi=y
Abstract: Create the Manchac Wildlife Management Area Sanctuary for marine life in Lake Pontchartrain.
Present law creates sanctuary areas on Lake Pontchartrain and creates prohibitions for catching certain fish and other marine life including prohibitions for certain equipment.
Proposed law retains provisions of present law and adds the Manchac Wildlife Management Area Sanctuary to be comprised of that portion of Lake Pontchartrain adjacent to and south of the Manchac Wildlife Management Area, bounded on the north by the shoreline of said wildlife management area, on the west by a line drawn south from the western boundary of said wildlife management area near Pass Manchac, on the east by a line drawn south 9 from the boundary between the Manchac and Joyce Wildlife Management Areas, and extending waterward into Lake Pontchartrain to a line one and one-quarter miles from the shoreline. The use of crab traps in the sanctuaries is authorized. The use of legal trawls, skimmer nets, and butterfly nets is authorized in open seasons in the area of the sanctuary sanctuaries located south and east of the Interstate 10 bridge.
HB665 by Representative Shane Mack
FISHING/NETS: Prohibits hoop nets and seines from being utilized in North Pass and Manchac Pass
https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=HB665&sbi=y
SB244 by Senator Robert Allain
HUNTERS/HUNTING: Provides for recreational hunting of alligators. (8/1/26)
https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=SB244&sbi=y
Abstract: Prohibits the use of hoop nets and seines in North Pass and Manchac Pass.
Proposed law prohibits the use of hoop nets and seines in North Pass and Manchac Pass from I-55 to Lake Pontchartrain.
SB59 by Senator Robert Allain
FISH/FISHING: Provides for menhaden. (8/1/26)
https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=SB59&sbi=y
Proposed law provides that no person taking menhaden shall have more than five percent by weight of any species of fish other than menhaden and herring-like species.
HB652 by Representative Jacob Braud
WILDLIFE & FISHERIES: Provides for the membership of the the Oyster Task Force
https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=HB652&sbi=y
Proposed law adds one member to the task force appointed by the commissioner of the Dept. of Agriculture and Forestry. Specifies that the additional member is a nonvoting member. Adds the Dept. of Agriculture and Forestry as an entity that receives recommendations from the task force pertaining to the oyster industry and production.
SB203 by Senator Eddie Lambert
FISH/FISHING: Provides for possession of catch during multiday trip. (8/1/26)
https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=SB203&sbi=y
Proposed law retains present law and removes the requirement that the caught fish be kept in plastic bags or containers marked with catch information.
SB257 by Senator Brach Myers
FISH/FISHING: Removes the requirement that certain tags have the social security number of the tag holder. (8/1/26)
https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=SB257&sbi=y
Proposed law retains present law except removes the requirement that the tag state the owner's social security number and removes the prohibition against issuing a tag to a person who does not have a social security number.
SB186 by Senator Michael "Big Mike" Fesi
FISH/FISHING: Provides for the menhaden fishery. (8/1/26)
https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=SB186&sbi=y
Present law provides that anyone legally taking menhaden shall not have in their possession more than five percent byweight of any species of fish other than menhaden and herring-like species.
Proposed law retains present law and limits the total commercial menhaden reduction fishing catch within Louisiana territorial waters to 315 million pounds. NOTE: byweight is bycatch
HB757 by Representative Vincent Cox III
FISHING/COMMERCIAL: Provides relative to the taking of menhaden
https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=HB757&sbi=y
Abstract: Provides relative to the taking of menhaden.
Present law provides for the taking of freshwater or saltwater fish.
Proposed law retains present law.
Proposed law prohibits any person from knowingly and intentionally authorizing, directing, or having control or ownership of an agent or vessel involved in the taking menhaden for commercial purposes within the area designated by the Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries pursuant to the Louisiana Administrative Code. Proposed law provides that notwithstanding the provisions of present law relative to penalties, whoever violates the provisions of proposed law will be held strictly liable for the taking and punished as follows: (1) For a first violation, a fine of $50,000. (2) For a second violation, a fine of $75,000 and the revocation of the violator's commercial fisherman's license for a maximum of 30 days after notice and an opportunity to be heard at an administrative hearing has occurred. (3) For a third violation, a fine of $100,000 and the revocation of the violator's commercial fisherman's license for a maximum of 365 days after notice and an opportunity to be heard at an administrative hearing has occurred. (4) For a fourth or subsequent violation, a fine of $250,000 and the permanent revocation of the violator's commercial fisherman's license after notice and an opportunity to be heard at an administrative hearing has occurred.
SB193 by Senator Michael "Big Mike" Fesi
FISH/FISHING: Provides for the menhaden fishery. https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=SB193&sbi=y
Present law authorizes the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission to promulgate rules and regulations for the protection and preservation of fish, including the creation of closed zones and buffer zones within which commercial menhaden fishing is prohibited.
Proposed law retains present law and prohibits the commission from modifying any commercial menhaden buffer zone prior to August 1, 2028.
HB857 by Representative Timothy P. Kerner
SEAFOOD: Provides for labeling of commingled imported and domestic seafood
https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=HB857&sbi=y
Abstract: Requires labeling of imported and commingled seafood and provides penalties for commingled seafood labeled as domestic.
Present law requires processors and distributors provide seafood testing information, label imported and commingled seafood clearly, provide information deemed necessary by the dept. upon request of the dept.
Proposed law clarifies that upon request of the dept. only applies to the provision of certain seafood testing information.
Present law provides for penalties for imported seafood that is labeled as domestic seafood. Proposed law adds penalties for commingled seafood labeled as domestic
HB725 by Representative Jessica Domangue
SEAFOOD: Requires restaurants to retain invoices from imported seafood vendors for six months
https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=HB725&sbi=y
Abstract: Requires retailers who purchase seafood to retain the records of purchases for at least six months and to make the records available for inspection. Further prohibits false or fraudulent records and provides for penalties.
Present law provides policies for testing and inspecting all seafood sold in the state.
Proposed law requires any retailer who purchases seafood to retain the purchase records and to make them available to the department for inspection.
Proposed law provides for a violation subject to civil penalties for failing to retain records or knowingly providing false or fraudulent purchase records.
HB669 by Representative Joseph Orgeron
PROPERTY/PUBLIC: Authorizes the use of certain state property for seafood research
https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=HB669&sbi=y
Authorizes the Grand Isle Port Commission to use specified portions of certain water bottoms, water columns, and water surfaces for a seafood research program undertaken in cooperation with the La. Sea Grant program.
HB588 by Representative Jessica Domangue
SEAFOOD: Adds members to the Seafood Safety Task Force
https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=HB588&sbi=y
Abstract: Adds members to the Seafood Safety Task Force.
Present law provides for the creation of the Seafood Safety Task Force whose purpose is to serve as the state panel of experts focused on ensuring the safety of seafood processed, distributed, purchased, and consumed in La. and to provide education and awareness to consumers of the health risks associated with imported seafood. Specifies that the task force must also make recommendations on the utilization of money in the Imported Seafood Safety Fund for testing imported seafood.
Present law provides for the composition of the task force, which includes appointees by relevant legislative committees and government agencies, the chancellor of La. State University, statewide associations and boards, as well as a public health nutritionist.
Proposed law adds representatives from the oyster industry, crab industry, and finfish industry to the task force.
HB349 by Representative Jessica Domangue
SEAFOOD: Provides for authorized uses of the Imported Seafood Safety Fund
https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=HB349&sbi=y
Abstract: Provides for the purpose and use of funds appropriated to the Imported Seafood Safety Fund.
Present law provides for appropriation of money in the fund to the Dept. of Ag. and Forestry for the purpose of enforcing the provisions of present law (R.S. 3:4749 et seq.).
Proposed law adds administering a program to market and promote La. seafood as a permissible use of monies appropriated to the department from the fund. Effective upon signature of governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
HB109 by Representative Jessica Domangue
GAMING/REVENUE: Provides funding for the Imported Seafood Safety Fund
https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=HB109&sbi=y
Abstract: Allocates sports wagering net gaming proceeds to the Imported Seafood Safety Fund.
Present law provides for the allocation of revenue from the sports wagering tax. Proposed law provides that 2.5% of net sports wagering proceeds shall be allocated to the Imported Seafood Safety Fund found in present law (R.S. 40.5.10.1).
HB121 by Representative Jessica Domangue
SEAFOOD: Provides for the authority of the commissioner of agriculture and forestry regarding imported seafood
https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=HB121&sbi=y
Abstract: Authorizes the commissioner of agriculture and forestry to seize, hold, or destroy any seafood product found to be in violation of state law.
Present law establishes powers of the commissioner of agriculture and forestry to enforce and oversee the testing and reporting requirements for seafood safety established by present law.
Proposed law retains present law and authorizes the commissioner of agriculture and forestry to seize, hold, or destroy any seafood product in violation of present law. Effective upon signature of governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
HB754 by Representative Kimberly Coates
WILDLIFE & FISHERIES: Creates sanctuaries on Lake Pontchartrain
https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=HB754&sbi=y
Abstract: Create the Manchac Wildlife Management Area Sanctuary for marine life in Lake Pontchartrain.
Present law creates sanctuary areas on Lake Pontchartrain and creates prohibitions for catching certain fish and other marine life including prohibitions for certain equipment.
Proposed law retains provisions of present law and adds the Manchac Wildlife Management Area Sanctuary to be comprised of that portion of Lake Pontchartrain adjacent to and south of the Manchac Wildlife Management Area, bounded on the north by the shoreline of said wildlife management area, on the west by a line drawn south from the western boundary of said wildlife management area near Pass Manchac, on the east by a line drawn south 9 from the boundary between the Manchac and Joyce Wildlife Management Areas, and extending waterward into Lake Pontchartrain to a line one and one-quarter miles from the shoreline. The use of crab traps in the sanctuaries is authorized. The use of legal trawls, skimmer nets, and butterfly nets is authorized in open seasons in the area of the sanctuary sanctuaries located south and east of the Interstate 10 bridge.
HB665 by Representative Shane Mack
FISHING/NETS: Prohibits hoop nets and seines from being utilized in North Pass and Manchac Pass
https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=HB665&sbi=y
SB244 by Senator Robert Allain
HUNTERS/HUNTING: Provides for recreational hunting of alligators. (8/1/26)
https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=SB244&sbi=y
Abstract: Prohibits the use of hoop nets and seines in North Pass and Manchac Pass.
Proposed law prohibits the use of hoop nets and seines in North Pass and Manchac Pass from I-55 to Lake Pontchartrain.
SB59 by Senator Robert Allain
FISH/FISHING: Provides for menhaden. (8/1/26)
https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=SB59&sbi=y
Proposed law provides that no person taking menhaden shall have more than five percent by weight of any species of fish other than menhaden and herring-like species.
HB652 by Representative Jacob Braud
WILDLIFE & FISHERIES: Provides for the membership of the the Oyster Task Force
https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=HB652&sbi=y
Proposed law adds one member to the task force appointed by the commissioner of the Dept. of Agriculture and Forestry. Specifies that the additional member is a nonvoting member. Adds the Dept. of Agriculture and Forestry as an entity that receives recommendations from the task force pertaining to the oyster industry and production.
SB203 by Senator Eddie Lambert
FISH/FISHING: Provides for possession of catch during multiday trip. (8/1/26)
https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=SB203&sbi=y
Proposed law retains present law and removes the requirement that the caught fish be kept in plastic bags or containers marked with catch information.
SB257 by Senator Brach Myers
FISH/FISHING: Removes the requirement that certain tags have the social security number of the tag holder. (8/1/26)
https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=SB257&sbi=y
Proposed law retains present law except removes the requirement that the tag state the owner's social security number and removes the prohibition against issuing a tag to a person who does not have a social security number.
SB186 by Senator Michael "Big Mike" Fesi
FISH/FISHING: Provides for the menhaden fishery. (8/1/26)
https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=SB186&sbi=y
Present law provides that anyone legally taking menhaden shall not have in their possession more than five percent byweight of any species of fish other than menhaden and herring-like species.
Proposed law retains present law and limits the total commercial menhaden reduction fishing catch within Louisiana territorial waters to 315 million pounds. NOTE: byweight is bycatch
HB757 by Representative Vincent Cox III
FISHING/COMMERCIAL: Provides relative to the taking of menhaden
https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=HB757&sbi=y
Abstract: Provides relative to the taking of menhaden.
Present law provides for the taking of freshwater or saltwater fish.
Proposed law retains present law.
Proposed law prohibits any person from knowingly and intentionally authorizing, directing, or having control or ownership of an agent or vessel involved in the taking menhaden for commercial purposes within the area designated by the Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries pursuant to the Louisiana Administrative Code. Proposed law provides that notwithstanding the provisions of present law relative to penalties, whoever violates the provisions of proposed law will be held strictly liable for the taking and punished as follows: (1) For a first violation, a fine of $50,000. (2) For a second violation, a fine of $75,000 and the revocation of the violator's commercial fisherman's license for a maximum of 30 days after notice and an opportunity to be heard at an administrative hearing has occurred. (3) For a third violation, a fine of $100,000 and the revocation of the violator's commercial fisherman's license for a maximum of 365 days after notice and an opportunity to be heard at an administrative hearing has occurred. (4) For a fourth or subsequent violation, a fine of $250,000 and the permanent revocation of the violator's commercial fisherman's license after notice and an opportunity to be heard at an administrative hearing has occurred.
SB193 by Senator Michael "Big Mike" Fesi
FISH/FISHING: Provides for the menhaden fishery. https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=SB193&sbi=y
Present law authorizes the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission to promulgate rules and regulations for the protection and preservation of fish, including the creation of closed zones and buffer zones within which commercial menhaden fishing is prohibited.
Proposed law retains present law and prohibits the commission from modifying any commercial menhaden buffer zone prior to August 1, 2028.
HB857 by Representative Timothy P. Kerner
SEAFOOD: Provides for labeling of commingled imported and domestic seafood
https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=HB857&sbi=y
Abstract: Requires labeling of imported and commingled seafood and provides penalties for commingled seafood labeled as domestic.
Present law requires processors and distributors provide seafood testing information, label imported and commingled seafood clearly, provide information deemed necessary by the dept. upon request of the dept.
Proposed law clarifies that upon request of the dept. only applies to the provision of certain seafood testing information.
Present law provides for penalties for imported seafood that is labeled as domestic seafood. Proposed law adds penalties for commingled seafood labeled as domestic
HB725 by Representative Jessica Domangue
SEAFOOD: Requires restaurants to retain invoices from imported seafood vendors for six months
https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=HB725&sbi=y
Abstract: Requires retailers who purchase seafood to retain the records of purchases for at least six months and to make the records available for inspection. Further prohibits false or fraudulent records and provides for penalties.
Present law provides policies for testing and inspecting all seafood sold in the state.
Proposed law requires any retailer who purchases seafood to retain the purchase records and to make them available to the department for inspection.
Proposed law provides for a violation subject to civil penalties for failing to retain records or knowingly providing false or fraudulent purchase records.
HB669 by Representative Joseph Orgeron
PROPERTY/PUBLIC: Authorizes the use of certain state property for seafood research
https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=HB669&sbi=y
Authorizes the Grand Isle Port Commission to use specified portions of certain water bottoms, water columns, and water surfaces for a seafood research program undertaken in cooperation with the La. Sea Grant program.
HB588 by Representative Jessica Domangue
SEAFOOD: Adds members to the Seafood Safety Task Force
https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=HB588&sbi=y
Abstract: Adds members to the Seafood Safety Task Force.
Present law provides for the creation of the Seafood Safety Task Force whose purpose is to serve as the state panel of experts focused on ensuring the safety of seafood processed, distributed, purchased, and consumed in La. and to provide education and awareness to consumers of the health risks associated with imported seafood. Specifies that the task force must also make recommendations on the utilization of money in the Imported Seafood Safety Fund for testing imported seafood.
Present law provides for the composition of the task force, which includes appointees by relevant legislative committees and government agencies, the chancellor of La. State University, statewide associations and boards, as well as a public health nutritionist.
Proposed law adds representatives from the oyster industry, crab industry, and finfish industry to the task force.
HB349 by Representative Jessica Domangue
SEAFOOD: Provides for authorized uses of the Imported Seafood Safety Fund
https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=HB349&sbi=y
Abstract: Provides for the purpose and use of funds appropriated to the Imported Seafood Safety Fund.
Present law provides for appropriation of money in the fund to the Dept. of Ag. and Forestry for the purpose of enforcing the provisions of present law (R.S. 3:4749 et seq.).
Proposed law adds administering a program to market and promote La. seafood as a permissible use of monies appropriated to the department from the fund. Effective upon signature of governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
HB109 by Representative Jessica Domangue
GAMING/REVENUE: Provides funding for the Imported Seafood Safety Fund
https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=HB109&sbi=y
Abstract: Allocates sports wagering net gaming proceeds to the Imported Seafood Safety Fund.
Present law provides for the allocation of revenue from the sports wagering tax. Proposed law provides that 2.5% of net sports wagering proceeds shall be allocated to the Imported Seafood Safety Fund found in present law (R.S. 40.5.10.1).
HB121 by Representative Jessica Domangue
SEAFOOD: Provides for the authority of the commissioner of agriculture and forestry regarding imported seafood
https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=HB121&sbi=y
Abstract: Authorizes the commissioner of agriculture and forestry to seize, hold, or destroy any seafood product found to be in violation of state law.
Present law establishes powers of the commissioner of agriculture and forestry to enforce and oversee the testing and reporting requirements for seafood safety established by present law.
Proposed law retains present law and authorizes the commissioner of agriculture and forestry to seize, hold, or destroy any seafood product in violation of present law. Effective upon signature of governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
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