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LA SB53
Bill
Status
2/18/2026
Primary Sponsor
W. Jay Luneau
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AI Summary
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Amends R.S. 14:107.3 governing criminal blighting of property by removing "morals" from the definition of "public nuisance"
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Eliminates language stating a property can be declared a public nuisance if it is "detrimental to health, morals, safety" — retaining only health, safety, and public welfare criteria
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Removes "morals" from the provision addressing inadequately maintained properties that harm "public health, welfare, morals, safety, and economic stability" of an area
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Retains all other public nuisance criteria including properties that are dilapidated, unsafe, unsanitary, fire hazards, or conducive to ill health, delinquency, and crime
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Effective August 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Removes detriment or harm to morals as criteria for declaring a property a public nuisance. (8/1/26)
CRIME/PUNISHMENT
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary C.
3/9/2026