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LA SB327
Bill
Status
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jeremy Stine
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AI Summary
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Designates a French-language Holy Bible published by Johannes Prevel (active 1510-1528) as Louisiana's official state book; the Bible is the oldest edition in the Louisiana State Museum system
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Amends existing French immersion education law to emphasize that French culture is part of Louisiana's tradition and history
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Recognizes Louisiana's state motto from the pledge of allegiance: "A state, under God, united in purpose and ideals, confident that justice shall prevail for all of those abiding here"
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Acknowledges the 1682 claiming of the Mississippi River basin by French explorer René-Robert Cavalier, Sieur de La Salle, who named it "La Louisiane"
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Effective August 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Provides with respect to French immersion education programs at K-12 schools and designates a historical French Bible at the Louisiana State Museum as the official state book. (8/1/26) (OR NO IMPACT See Note)
MUSEUMS
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Education.
3/9/2026