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LA SB204

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Eddie Lambert

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals the prohibition on issuing commercial fishing gear licenses to nonresidents whose home states ban similar gear types in Louisiana
  • Amends R.S. 56:305 to remove the reciprocity-based restriction that previously denied licenses to out-of-state fishers
  • Maintains existing moratorium provisions on certain new gear licenses and renewal requirements
  • Effective August 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Provides for issuance of certain commercial fishing gear licenses. (8/1/26)

FISH/FISHING

Last Action

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

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources2/26/2026

Full Bill Text

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