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LA SB193

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Michael Fesi

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission from modifying any commercial menhaden fishery buffer zones until August 1, 2028

  • Creates a two-year moratorium on regulatory changes to existing buffer zones where commercial menhaden fishing is prohibited

  • Enacts new section R.S. 56:325.7 to Louisiana law governing commercial menhaden fishery buffers

  • Effective August 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Provides for the menhaden fishery. (8/1/26)

FISH/FISHING

Last Action

Withdrawn from the files of the Senate prior to introduction.

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Health & Welfare2/26/2026

Full Bill Text

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