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LA HB785

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Brett Geymann

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes an Animal Rehabilitation Program within the Department of Agriculture and Forestry to permit housing, treatment, and care of injured or orphaned indigenous animals

  • Program goal is subsequent release of healthy animals to appropriate habitats in the wild

  • Requires the Commissioner of Agriculture to work with the state veterinarian to establish rules and procedures for the program

  • Adds new Part IX (R.S. 3:2521) to Chapter 17 of Title 3 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture and Rural Development2/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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