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LA SB88

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Gregory Miller

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes adding Article VII, Section 21(P) to the Louisiana Constitution to allow parish governing authorities to approve an additional homestead exemption of up to $22,500 of assessed property value, beyond the existing $7,500 exemption

  • Each parish governing authority must individually approve the enhanced exemption for it to apply within that parish

  • Taxing authorities must absorb any revenue loss from the additional exemption; other taxpayers cannot face increased tax liability as a result

  • Implementation of the exemption cannot trigger property reappraisals or millage adjustments

  • Amendment would be submitted to Louisiana voters at the November 3, 2026 statewide election

Legislative Description

Constitutional Amendment to authorize the local governing authority of a parish to provide an increase to the homestead exemption. (2/3-CA13s1(A)) (OR SEE FISC NOTE LF RV See Note)

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Last Action

Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Revenue and Fiscal Affairs.

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Revenue & Fiscal Affairs2/20/2026

Full Bill Text

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