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LA HB1035

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/30/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mike Bayham

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits knowingly soliciting campaign contributions through fraud, duress, deception, intimidation, undue influence, exploitation, extortion, or impersonation of a candidate or government official

  • First offense: fine up to $2,000 and/or imprisonment (with or without hard labor) up to 2 years

  • Second or subsequent offense: fine up to $5,000 and/or imprisonment at hard labor up to 5 years

  • Definitions of "contribution" and "candidate" are drawn from existing Campaign Finance Disclosure Act (R.S. 18:1483)

Legislative Description

Provides relative to the prohibited solicitation of contributions (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

ELECTION OFFENSES

Last Action

Read by title, returned to the calendar.

4/21/2026

Committee Referrals

House and Governmental Affairs3/31/2026

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