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LA HB1053
Bill
Status
3/30/2026
Primary Sponsor
Lauren Ventrella
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AI Summary
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Exempts retailers whose primary business does not include alcohol sales from the definitions of "dealer" and "retail dealer" under Louisiana alcohol permit law
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Allows businesses to offer complimentary alcoholic beverages to customers without obtaining an alcohol permit, provided the alcohol is incidental to their principal business operations
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Requires that all complimentary alcoholic beverages must be purchased from a Louisiana-licensed retailer
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Specifies that complimentary alcohol service cannot involve direct or indirect consideration (payment) from customers
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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