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LA HB753
Bill
Status
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Kimberly Coates
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AI Summary
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Exempts producer-raised livestock products (cattle, bison, water buffalo, sheep, goats, domestic rabbits) from state meat inspection when sold directly to consumers for personal use within Louisiana
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Requires all slaughter and processing to occur at licensed custom slaughter facilities complying with R.S. 3:4215 sanitation requirements
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Mandates products bear a label stating they were produced without state or federal inspection and are for intrastate, personal consumption only, with written disclosure provided to buyers before sale
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Prohibits sales to grocery stores, restaurants, or wholesale channels, and bars transport outside Louisiana or representation as inspected meat
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Requires producers to maintain records for at least one year including species, slaughter date, facility name/location, sale date, and consumer name
Legislative Description
Prohibits inspection of certain meat products
AGRICULTURE/MEAT
Last Action
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development.
3/9/2026