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LA SB164

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/18/2026

Primary Sponsor

Patrick McMath

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "first responder" under Louisiana's Homeland Security and Emergency Assistance and Disaster Act to include public works employees

  • Defines "public works employee" as an employee of a municipal or parish public works department responsible for maintenance and improvement of municipal or parish infrastructure

  • Limits first responder status for public works employees to emergencies declared by the governor pursuant to R.S. 29:721 et seq.

  • Authorizes public works employees to display the term "first responder" on their uniforms

  • Adds public works employees to the Intrastate Mutual Aid Compact as skilled support personnel who provide immediate support services during prevention, response, and recovery operations

Legislative Description

Provides relative to first responders. (gov sig)

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

Last Action

Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

3/23/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/23/2026
Judiciary B2/25/2026

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