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LA HB420
Bill
Status
Passed
6/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Beth Billings
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AI Summary
- Prohibits recognition of any political party named solely "Independent" or "Independent Party" in Louisiana, and bars new voter registrations with that designation starting August 1, 2025
- Converts all existing voters registered as "Independent" or with the "Independent Party" to "No Party" status, with required notification from the Department of State
- Increases requirements for political party recognition from 1 registered voter to 5,000 registered voters, and raises the registration fee from $1,000 to $5,000
- Political party recognition must occur at least 90 days before the qualifying period opens for a candidate's party designation to appear on the ballot
- Establishes a formal dissolution process allowing recognized political parties to voluntarily dissolve by filing a notarized statement with the Secretary of State, after which affiliated voters are changed to "No Party" status
Legislative Description
Provides for the qualifications, maintenance, and recognition of political parties
POLITICAL PARTIES
Last Action
Effective date: 08/01/2025.
6/4/2025
Committee Referrals
Governmental Affairs4/29/2025
House and Governmental Affairs4/3/2025
Full Bill Text
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