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LA HB1035
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/30/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mike Bayham
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AI Summary
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Prohibits knowingly soliciting campaign contributions through fraud, duress, deception, intimidation, undue influence, exploitation, extortion, or impersonation of a candidate or government official
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First offense: fine up to $2,000 and/or imprisonment (with or without hard labor) up to 2 years
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Second or subsequent offense: fine up to $5,000 and/or imprisonment at hard labor up to 5 years
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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
Full Bill Text
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