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LA HB934

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Lauren Ventrella

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows Louisiana residents to possess up to six hand-captured native wildlife animals per household, including opossums, rabbits, raccoons, squirrels, whitetail deer, and native nongame wildlife

  • Prohibits removing these animals or their offspring from Louisiana and bans their sale or transfer

  • Requires all captive wildlife to be kept in enclosures strong enough to prevent escape while protecting the animals from injury

  • Mandates adult deer enclosures have perimeter fences at least 8 feet high, with minimum 200 square feet for the first deer plus 150 square feet for each additional deer

  • Prohibits keeping any native wildlife under inhumane or unhealthy conditions

Legislative Description

Permits the possession of certain wildlife

WILDLIFE & FISHERIES

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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