Louisiana Bill Book

The bill would let owners of inactive oil wells pay less in state fees, lowering the money the state collects for environmental programs.

If passed, the state will get less money to monitor and clean up old wells, while oil companies keep more cash; everyday people could face higher taxes or weaker safety.

Oil & Gas

• Accountability (hurts) — Reduces oversight by lowering fees.. Lower fees may mean less funding for enforcement.
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — No direct impact on personal rights.. Bill does not change legal rights.
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — Shifts cost to taxpayers.. State collects less revenue from operators.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — Standard legislative process.. Bill is simply introduced.
• Funding Tilt (hurts) — Tilts funding away from public programs.. Reduced fees mean less money for environmental work.

• Official text (LA HB596)https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26rs&b=HB596&sbi=y
• LegiScan — HB596https://legiscan.com/LA/bill/HB596/2026

Parents could sign a short waiver giving schools access to their child's data to speed up tuition billing.

The bill could pressure families to give up their kids' privacy for quicker payments, helping private schools collect money faster while reducing privacy protections for students.

Private schools

• Accountability (hurts) — privacy waiver reduces oversight. Parents can sign away privacy, limiting ability to hold schools accountable for data misuse.
• Rights & Protections (hurts) — student privacy rights weakened. Limited waiver allows schools to access student info without typical protections.
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — privacy risk falls on families. Families may lose control over child data, potential future harms.
• Process Transparency (hurts) — bill lacks detail on data use. Limited description of how data will be used or protected.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — no funding changes. Bill does not allocate or shift money.

• Official text (LA SB394)https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26rs&b=SB394&sbi=y
• LegiScan — SB394https://legiscan.com/LA/bill/SB394/2026

Crawfish farms could hire temporary foreign workers instead of local workers, which might lower wages and change job chances for Louisiana residents.

The bill could let crawfish owners bring in cheap seasonal workers, which may squeeze local job seekers and keep prices low for consumers, but could also fill labor gaps.

crawfish industry

• Accountability (hurts) — reclassification handled by federal agencies. shifts decision away from state oversight
• Rights & Protections (hurts) — allows hiring foreign workers. may reduce job opportunities for local workers
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — cost of labor shifted to foreign workers. workers may receive lower wages
• Process Transparency (hurts) — bill is a memorial, not detailed law. limited public input
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — no funding changes mentioned. no direct budget impact

• Official text (LA HCR65)https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26rs&b=HCR65&sbi=y
• LegiScan — HCR65https://legiscan.com/LA/bill/HCR65/2026

The bill would let the town of Blanchard charge a tax on hotel rooms, making stays cost more for travelers.

If the town adds a hotel tax, guests will pay higher prices, which could hurt tourism and make trips more expensive. The town would get extra money, but ordinary people would feel the pinch.

Government Power

• Accountability (hurts) — Tax authority shifts to town with limited oversight. Town gains power to collect tax, but no clear accountability measures
• Rights & Protections (hurts) — No new protections for consumers. Guests lose the ability to avoid extra charges
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — Cost shifts to hotel guests. Travelers will pay higher room rates
• Process Transparency (neutral) — Bill is only introduced. No voting or amendment details yet
• Funding Tilt (hurts) — Funds go to town, not to consumers. Revenue benefits local government, not hotel guests

• Official text (LA HB114)https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26rs&b=HB114&sbi=y
• LegiScan — HB114https://legiscan.com/LA/bill/HB114/2026

The bill would tell insurers how to handle some health claims, which could change what they pay for you.

If passed, people might see their medical bills covered differently, so they should watch the debate and tell lawmakers what they need.

Everyday People

• Accountability (neutral) — No clear change to who can be held responsible.. Bill language is vague, so accountability effects are uncertain.
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — Unclear impact on consumer rights.. Without specifics, it is not known if rights are added or removed.
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — Cost impact not described.. The bill does not state who would pay for any changes.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — No transparency provisions mentioned.. The summary gives no detail on reporting or oversight.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — No funding changes identified.. The bill does not allocate or shift money.

• Official text (LA HB95)https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26rs&b=HB95&sbi=y
• LegiScan — HB95https://legiscan.com/LA/bill/HB95/2026

The state would set a schedule for how much doctors get paid for treating workers on workers' comp claims.

Citizens should watch because the fee schedule could limit what doctors charge, which may lower costs for employers but could affect the care workers receive.

Insurance

• Accountability (helps) — Sets clear payment rules for providers. A schedule defines how much doctors can be reimbursed, reducing ambiguity.
• Rights & Protections (hurts) — May limit doctors' ability to charge higher fees. If fees are capped, providers may have less flexibility, possibly affecting service quality.
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — Potential cost shift to workers if providers reduce services. Lower reimbursement could lead providers to pass costs to patients.
• Process Transparency (helps) — Public schedule makes payment rules transparent. Stakeholders can see the fee amounts before claims are processed.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — No direct funding changes noted. The bill does not specify new funding sources.

• Official text (LA HB357)https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26rs&b=HB357&sbi=y
• LegiScan — HB357https://legiscan.com/LA/bill/HB357/2026

The bill would limit extra charges doctors can add without permission, protecting patients from surprise costs.

Patients could avoid unexpected bills, but the bill’s details are unclear, so it’s important to watch how it shapes provider billing rules.

Everyday People

• Accountability (neutral) — unknown impact. Bill may affect billing oversight
• Rights & Protections (helps) — potential consumer protection. limits unauthorized fees
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — unclear who pays. unknown cost shift
• Process Transparency (neutral) — bill just introduced. limited public info
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — no funding changes. no appropriations mentioned

• Official text (LA HB760)https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26rs&b=HB760&sbi=y
• LegiScan — HB760https://legiscan.com/LA/bill/HB760/2026

Medicare would only pay after a retiree’s employer health plan pays, shifting some costs away from the government.

The bill could lower Medicare spending but might leave retirees with higher out‑of‑pocket bills, while employers and insurers avoid paying first.

Insurers

• Accountability (neutral) — No new oversight or reporting required.. The bill does not add accountability measures.
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — No direct change to individuals' right to sue.. The bill does not affect legal rights.
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — Shifts cost from Medicare to employer plans or retirees.. Medicare pays later, possibly reducing its expenses.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — Standard legislative process, no special transparency provisions.. Bill follows normal committee referral.
• Funding Tilt (hurts) — Potential savings for Medicare, but no new funding.. Reduces Medicare outlays without adding money.

• Official text (LA HB771)https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26rs&b=HB771&sbi=y
• LegiScan — HB771https://legiscan.com/LA/bill/HB771/2026

The bill would let trucking companies use captive insurers, changing how they get insurance and possibly shifting costs.

If the bill passes, trucking firms could lower their insurance costs, but drivers and small carriers might lose protection or face higher rates, so everyday people should watch the debate.

Big Business

• Accountability (neutral) — No clear changes to oversight.. The text does not specify new accountability measures.
• Rights & Protections (hurts) — Potentially reduces protections for drivers.. Allowing captive insurers could limit external oversight.
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — Unclear cost impact.. The bill does not state who would pay more or less.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — Standard committee referral.. No special transparency provisions are mentioned.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — No funding changes noted.. The bill does not allocate new money.

• Official text (LA HB932)https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26rs&b=HB932&sbi=y
• LegiScan — HB932https://legiscan.com/LA/bill/HB932/2026

The bill would set up a program that gives people health insurance coverage.

People could get medical care without paying out of pocket, but the state would need money to fund it, so taxes might rise.

Everyday People

• Accountability (neutral) — neutral. Bill does not change who can be sued.
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — neutral. No change to right to sue.
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — neutral. Funding source not specified.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — neutral. Bill is in early stage, no special procedures.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — neutral. No funding details provided.

• Official text (LA SB363)https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26rs&b=SB363&sbi=y
• LegiScan — SB363https://legiscan.com/LA/bill/SB363/2026

This bill would make sure you see all fees and rules before buying a home, so there are no surprises.

This bill helps people buying a home. It would make sure sellers tell you about all fees and conditions upfront. This means no hidden costs or tricky rules after you agree to buy. It gives you more power to make smart choices. It is important to support this bill so you are not tricked when buying a home.

Everyday People

• Accountability (helps) — Increases accountability for sellers. The bill would require sellers to disclose all hidden fees and conditions, making them more accountable to buyers.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Protects buyers from hidden costs. Buyers would have the right to know all costs and conditions before agreeing to a real estate transaction, protecting them from unexpected expenses.
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — No direct cost shift, but increases transparency burden on sellers. The bill does not shift new costs onto consumers, but rather requires sellers to be transparent about existing fees, which could be seen as an increased burden for sellers.
• Process Transparency (helps) — Directly improves transparency for consumers. The core purpose of the bill is to provide clear disclosure of fees and conditions, making the real estate transaction process more transparent for ordinary people.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — No funding impact mentioned. The bill does not mention any specific funding or appropriations, so there is no impact on funding tilt.

Pushing for it: Homebuyers
Bearing the cost: Sellers or agents who hide fees

• Official text (LA HB580)https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26rs&b=HB580&sbi=y
• LegiScan — HB580https://legiscan.com/LA/bill/HB580/2026

This bill would stop insurance companies from canceling your home insurance if you fix problems with your house on time, helping you keep your coverage.

This bill is good for people who own homes. It would mean that if you fix things that could be risky, like a leaky roof, your insurance company cannot just drop you. This helps you keep your home safe and covered. Some might say that insurance companies need to be able to drop policies to manage their own risks and costs. But for homeowners, losing insurance can be a big problem, especially in places where it's hard to get new coverage. This bill is still new, so now is the time to tell lawmakers what you think.

Everyday People

• Accountability (helps) — Insurers must keep policies if homeowners fix risks.. Insurers would have to keep covering homes if owners fix risks, making them more accountable.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Protects homeowners from losing insurance after making repairs.. Homeowners would have more protection against losing their insurance for fixing their homes.
• Who Bears the Cost (helps) — Less risk of nonrenewal for homeowners who mitigate.. The risk of nonrenewal would be less on homeowners who fix problems, keeping coverage costs stable for them.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — No information in the bill text.. No information in the bill text about how transparent the process is.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — No specific funding or money shifts mentioned.. No specific funding or money shifts mentioned in the bill text.

Pushing for it: Homeowners
Bearing the cost: Insurance companies

• Official text (LA HB408)https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26rs&b=HB408&sbi=y
• LegiScan — HB408https://legiscan.com/LA/bill/HB408/2026

This bill would help keep your health information private and safe from others who might want to use it.

This bill is important because it would make sure your private health details stay private. If it becomes a law, it would give you more control over who sees your health information and how it is used. This is a good thing for everyone who wants their medical history kept safe. The bill has passed one part of the government and is now in the Senate. This means there is still time to let your lawmakers know you support keeping your health data safe.

Everyday People

• Accountability (helps) — Good. The bill aims to hold those with healthcare data accountable for protecting it.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Good. It would protect people's right to privacy regarding their health information.
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — Neutral. The bill does not clearly state who would pay for new data protection measures, if any.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — Neutral. The bill's process is standard, with no special transparency issues mentioned.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — Neutral. No specific funding changes or tilts are mentioned in the bill summary.

Pushing for it: People whose healthcare data would be protected
Bearing the cost: Companies or individuals who might misuse healthcare data

• Official text (LA HB897)https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26rs&b=HB897&sbi=y
• LegiScan — HB897https://legiscan.com/LA/bill/HB897/2026

This bill would help more students get extra reading support, which can improve their learning.

If this bill passes, more kids will get the help they need to read better. This is important for their education and future.

Everyday People

• Funding Tilt (helps) — Increases funding for education support. The bill adds $2,600,000 for the R.E.A.D. program.

Pushing for it: R.E.A.D. program
Bearing the cost: Unknown

• Official text (LA HB272)https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26rs&b=HB272&sbi=y
• LegiScan — HB272https://legiscan.com/LA/bill/HB272/2026

This bill would make drug companies lower prices for diabetes medications, helping people who need them afford their health care.

If this bill passes, it could help many people save money on important medications. Now is the time to support it.

Everyday People

• Accountability (helps) — Limits pricing by drug manufacturers.. This could hold drug companies accountable for high prices.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Helps consumers access necessary medications.. Lower prices can improve access to essential health care.
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — Shifts costs to manufacturers.. Manufacturers may have to absorb some costs.

• Official text (LA HB920)https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26rs&b=HB920&sbi=y
• LegiScan — HB920https://legiscan.com/LA/bill/HB920/2026

The bill would cap the extra fee merchants can add when you pay with a credit or debit card for certain purchases.

Consumers would pay less extra cost at checkout, while merchants may lose some revenue; now is the chance to stop hidden fees.

Everyday People

• Accountability (helps) — . Limits extra fees, making merchants more answerable to consumers
• Rights & Protections (helps) — . Protects shoppers from hidden card fees
• Who Bears the Cost (helps) — . Shifts fee burden away from everyday buyers
• Process Transparency (neutral) — . Bill does not change how the law is made
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — . No new money is allocated or taken

• Official text (LA HB659)https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26rs&b=HB659&sbi=y
• LegiScan — HB659https://legiscan.com/LA/bill/HB659/2026

Insurers must upload their rates to a public website, letting shoppers compare prices and make better choices.

Consumers could see real price data, which may drive competition and lower premiums, while insurers face a reporting cost; now is the time to support transparency before rates stay hidden.

Everyday People

• Accountability (helps) — Increases insurer accountability through public data.. Public dashboard forces insurers to be open about rates.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Gives consumers more information to protect themselves.. Shoppers can compare insurance prices easily.
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — Reporting cost falls on insurers, not taxpayers.. Insurers must spend resources to submit data.
• Process Transparency (helps) — Creates an open, searchable dashboard.. Data will be publicly accessible.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — State budget includes $276,240 for implementation.. Funding is modest and specified.

• Official text (LA HB1226)https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26rs&b=HB1226&sbi=y
• LegiScan — HB1226https://legiscan.com/LA/bill/HB1226/2026

This bill asked for a study to see if Louisiana could use empty state buildings to help state workers pay for housing.

This bill would have asked for a study. The study would have looked into using empty state buildings to help state workers who struggle to pay rent. This could have helped many state employees afford to live where they work. Since it was rejected, this idea will not move forward right now.

Everyday People

• Accountability (helps) — A study could lead to better use of state property.. The bill asked for a study on using vacant state-owned property for a housing program.
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — No direct impact on individual rights.. The bill was only a request for a study, not a change to rights.
• Who Bears the Cost (helps) — Could reduce housing costs for state employees.. The study would look into a program to support 'cost-burdened or severely cost-burdened renter households of state government employees'.
• Process Transparency (helps) — A study is a transparent way to explore new ideas.. The bill requested a study by state agencies.
• Funding Tilt (helps) — Would aim to help state employees with housing costs.. The program would support 'cost-burdened or severely cost-burdened renter households of state government employees'.

Pushing for it: State government employees
Bearing the cost: None directly from the study itself

• Official text (LA HR3)https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26rs&b=HR3&sbi=y
• LegiScan — HR3https://legiscan.com/LA/bill/HR3/2026

This bill would change how state workers in Louisiana can retire, possibly making it easier or better for them.

This bill wants to change the rules for when Louisiana state workers can retire. If it passes, it could mean they get to retire sooner or get more money when they do. This would be good for state workers. But it also means the state's retirement system would need to pay out more money in the future. People should pay attention because it affects how public money is used and how state employees are supported.

Workers

• Accountability (neutral) — No direct impact on accountability.. The bill focuses on retirement eligibility, not government accountability.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Enhances retirement benefits for state employees.. The bill provides relative to retirement eligibility in the Louisiana State Employees' Retirement System, which could mean easier or earlier retirement for state employees.
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — Increases costs for the state retirement system.. The bill is estimated to add $34,000,000 in actuarial present value to the Louisiana State Employees' Retirement System, meaning higher future costs.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — Standard legislative process.. The bill has been introduced and referred to committee, following normal procedures.
• Funding Tilt (helps) — Tilts funding towards employee retirement benefits.. The bill's changes to retirement eligibility are projected to increase the actuarial present value of the system by $34,000,000, benefiting employees.

Pushing for it: Louisiana state employees ($34,000,000)
Bearing the cost: Louisiana State Employees' Retirement System ($34,000,000)

• Official text (LA HB43)https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26rs&b=HB43&sbi=y
• LegiScan — HB43https://legiscan.com/LA/bill/HB43/2026

Carbon storage operators would have to share a quarter of their tax credit with the landowners where they store CO2, giving those owners extra money.

Landowners could see a new source of income, while operators may see higher costs, so the bill could affect future projects and local economies.

Everyday People

• Accountability (helps) — positive. Mandates operators to share tax benefits with affected landowners.
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — neutral. Does not change any personal rights.
• Who Bears the Cost (helps) — positive. Shifts part of the tax credit cost from operators to landowners.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — neutral. No new transparency requirements are added.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — neutral. No direct funding changes beyond the credit sharing.

Pushing for it: landowners
Bearing the cost: operators

• Official text (LA HB879)https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26rs&b=HB879&sbi=y
• LegiScan — HB879https://legiscan.com/LA/bill/HB879/2026