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LA SB153

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/25/2026

Primary Sponsor

Caleb Kleinpeter

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds new eligibility requirement for fire department employees to receive supplemental pay from local governments: must hold an active emergency medical responder license or higher under R.S. 40:1133.1

  • Existing exclusions from supplemental pay eligibility remain: secretarial/clerical staff, switchboard operators, record clerks, maintenance personnel, mechanics, part-time employees, and volunteers

  • Employees hired after March 31, 1986 must still have completed certified firefighter training (NFPA Standard 1010 or 1001 Firefighter I Certification) validated by Louisiana Fire and Emergency Training Academy

  • Applies to fire departments maintained by municipalities, parishes, fire protection districts, the Chitimacha Tribe, the Coushatta Tribe, and nonprofit contractors providing fire protection services

  • Effective August 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Provides for employees who are eligible for extra compensation paid by certain local entities. (8/1/26)

SUPPLEMENTAL PAY

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance2/25/2026

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