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LA HB286

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

7/1/2025

Primary Sponsor

Chance Henry

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the maximum civil penalty per violation under the expedited enforcement program from $3,000 to $5,000
  • Raises the aggregate total penalty cap per violator from $5,000 to $10,000
  • Applies only to minor or moderate environmental violations under R.S. 30:2025(D)(1)
  • Expedited enforcement actions remain exempt from the legal review requirement under R.S. 30:2050.1(C)

Legislative Description

Provides for the maximum civil penalty for citations issued through the expedited enforcement program (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

ENVIRONMENT/ENFORCEMENT

Last Action

Effective date: 08/01/2025.

7/1/2025

Committee Referrals

Environmental Quality5/27/2025
Natural Resources5/21/2025
Natural Resources and Environment4/2/2025

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