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LA HB785
Bill
Status
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Brett Geymann
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AI Summary
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Establishes an Animal Rehabilitation Program within the Department of Agriculture and Forestry to permit housing, treatment, and care of injured or orphaned indigenous animals
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Program goal is subsequent release of healthy animals to appropriate habitats in the wild
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Requires the Commissioner of Agriculture to work with the state veterinarian to establish rules and procedures for the program
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Adds new Part IX (R.S. 3:2521) to Chapter 17 of Title 3 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes
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Act becomes effective only if a related proposed constitutional amendment (Article IX) is adopted at a statewide election
Legislative Description
Establishes animal rehabilitation oversight within the Department of Agriculture
WILDLIFE/ENFORCEMENT
Last Action
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development.
3/9/2026