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LA HB1171

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/31/2026

Primary Sponsor

Shane Mack

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Permits the use of airboats within the Maurepas Swamp Wildlife Management Area by enacting R.S. 56:109.5

  • Repeals R.S. 56:109.4, which contained previous airboat provisions that expired in 2019

  • The previous law had restricted airboat use to designated airboat trails and included rules, regulations, and violation provisions

  • Removes the prior restrictions, allowing airboat use throughout the management area without the earlier trail limitations

Legislative Description

Authorizes the use of airboats in the Maurepas Swamp Wildlife Management Area

WILDLIFE/MGT AREAS

Last Action

Scheduled for floor debate on 05/05/2026.

4/29/2026

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources and Environment4/1/2026

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