Bill

HB 547

ELECTION OFFENSES: Provides for election offenses

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Beryl Amedée and 1 co-sponsor

Louisiana HB 547 establishes criminal offenses for election law violations, but specific provisions remain unclear pending committee review and formal text release.

Effective date: 08/01/2026.

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Versions

HB547 Original www.legis.la.gov

House Committee Amendment, #1849, H&G, Draft www.legis.la.gov

HB547 Engrossed www.legis.la.gov

House Committee Amendment, #2436, H&G, Adopted www.legis.la.gov

House Floor Amendment, #2894, Thomas, Polly, Adopted www.legis.la.gov

HB547 Reengrossed www.legis.la.gov

HB547 Enrolled www.legis.la.gov

HB547 Act www.legis.la.gov

Bill text & amendments

Digest of HB547 Original Digest of HB547 Engrossed Digest of HB547 Reengrossed

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