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LA HB1053

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/30/2026

Primary Sponsor

Lauren Ventrella

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Exempts retailers whose primary business does not include alcohol sales from the definitions of "dealer" and "retail dealer" under Louisiana alcohol permit law

  • Allows businesses to offer complimentary alcoholic beverages to customers without obtaining an alcohol permit, provided the alcohol is incidental to their principal business operations

  • Requires that all complimentary alcoholic beverages must be purchased from a Louisiana-licensed retailer

  • Specifies that complimentary alcohol service cannot involve direct or indirect consideration (payment) from customers

  • Effective upon signature by the governor or upon expiration of the time for gubernatorial action

Legislative Description

Provides relative to the definitions of a "dealer" and a "retail dealer"

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

Last Action

Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

3/31/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/31/2026

Full Bill Text

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