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LA HB329
Bill
Status
2/24/2026
Primary Sponsor
Kellee Dickerson
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AI Summary
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Expands Louisiana's definition of "first responder" to include members of the United Cajun Navy, a nonprofit organization registered with the secretary of state by charter number 43009455N
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United Cajun Navy members qualify as first responders only during weather emergencies declared by the governor pursuant to R.S. 29:721 et seq.
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Members may display "first responder" on their uniforms but remain private sector employees not governed by state or local government
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Adds United Cajun Navy to the Intrastate Mutual Aid Compact as skilled support personnel for prevention, response, and recovery operations
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Amends R.S. 23:1017.1(6) and R.S. 29:739(C), and enacts R.S. 29:723(21) to codify these changes
Legislative Description
Provides relative to the definition of "first responder"
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
Last Action
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
3/9/2026