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SB 141

CORPORATIONS: Provides for nonprofit corporations in Plaquemines Parish. (8/1/25)

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Patrick Connick

SB 141 establishes a localized nonprofit corporation framework for Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, effective August 1, 2025, creating parish-specific incorporation and governance provisions.

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 331.
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Bill Summary · SB 141

Legislative bill overview

SB 141 establishes a framework for incorporating and operating nonprofit corporations specifically within Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana. The bill became Act No. 331 and took effect on August 1, 2025. It provides local governance provisions tailored to nonprofit organizations operating in this coastal parish.

Why is this important

Nonprofit organizations are critical to community services, charitable work, and local governance. Parish-specific nonprofit incorporation laws allow customization to local needs, economic conditions, and regulatory environments unique to Plaquemines Parish, which has distinct challenges including coastal erosion, environmental management, and oil and gas industry presence. This legislation facilitates charitable and community organizations' ability to formally incorporate and operate under clear local legal parameters.

Potential points of contention

  • Limited scope: The bill applies only to Plaquemines Parish, which may create inconsistency with statewide nonprofit law and complicate organizations operating across parish boundaries
  • Insufficient bill details: The extremely sparse description provides no specifics on provisions, requirements, or how this framework differs from existing Louisiana nonprofit law, making it difficult to assess actual policy changes
  • Local control vs. state uniformity: Parish-specific corporate law may conflict with or duplicate state nonprofit statutes, raising questions about regulatory clarity and enforcement

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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