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LA SB251
Bill
Status
2/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Thomas Pressly
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AI Summary
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Prohibits companies and government entities from entering agreements with foreign adversaries (as defined in 15 CFR 791.4) that would allow direct or remote access to Louisiana critical infrastructure, including gas/oil systems, water supply, telecommunications, electrical power, emergency services, and transportation
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Requires companies accessing critical infrastructure to file certification with the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, conduct background checks on employees with infrastructure access, and prohibit foreign nationals from adversary nations from accessing such infrastructure
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Bans foreign adversary network-connected technologies from being added to critical infrastructure operating networks starting September 1, 2026, including school bus cameras, speed detection systems, traffic cameras, LiDAR, smart meters, solar inverters, and routers
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Creates the Foreign Adversary Fraud Office (FAFO) within the Attorney General's consumer protection division to pursue legal claims against entities marketing or selling foreign adversary technologies in violation of consumer fraud laws
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Establishes the Foreign Adversary Technology Rip and Replace Fund (FATRRP) under GOHSEP to fund removal and replacement of foreign adversary technologies from state and local government systems and critical infrastructure
Legislative Description
Provides for critical infrastructure protection. (8/1/26)
HOMELAND SECURITY
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary B.
3/9/2026