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LA HB855

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Orgeron

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Restricts purse seine fishing to saltwater areas with a minimum depth of 22 feet
  • Amends R.S. 56:322(C)(6) by adding a new subsection (d) establishing the depth requirement
  • Applies specifically to commercial purse seine operations in Louisiana's saltwater fishing areas
  • Sponsored by Representative Orgeron during the 2026 Regular Session

Legislative Description

Establishes depth requirements for the commercial use of purse seines

FISHING/NETS

Last Action

Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environment.

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources and Environment2/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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