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HB 1001

HIGHWAYS/INTERSTATE: Redesignates a portion of United States Highway 190 as the "Jesse Jackson Memorial Highway"

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Regina Barrow and 21 co-sponsors

Designates the Baton Rouge segment of US 190 as the Jesse Jackson Memorial Highway, with signage installed and funded by local/private sources up to $2,250 per sign.

Effective date: 08/01/2026.
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Bill Summary · HB 1001

Summary of HB 1001 (2026) – Louisiana

Purpose

  • Redesignates a specific segment of United States Highway 190 (US 190) in Baton Rouge as the “Jesse Jackson Memorial Highway.”

Key Provisions

  • Designation Location: The portion of US 190 between River Road and Interstate 110, located in the city of Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, shall be known and designated as the Jesse Jackson Memorial Highway.
  • Signage Implementation and Maintenance:
    • The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) or its contractors are directed to erect and maintain appropriate signage reflecting this designation.
    • Signage is contingent on the DOTD receiving local or private funds equal to the DOTD’s actual costs for materials, fabrication, mounting posts, and installation.
    • The cost to reflect the designation for each sign shall not exceed $2,250.

Affected Entities

  • DOTD (Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development): Responsible for implementation and ongoing maintenance of the memorial designation signage, subject to funding.
  • Local or Private Funders: Required to provide the funds necessary to cover the DOTD’s actual costs up to the stated cap.
  • Residents/Drivers on the designated US 190 segment: Will encounter the new memorial designation signage.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

  • The bill directs action but does not specify a timeline for completion beyond the general enactment process.
  • Action History notes the bill was read by title and referred to the Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works on March 25, 2026.
  • No additional dates or implementation deadlines are provided in the text.

Summary for Readers

  • HB 1001 is a naming bill that designates a portion of US 190 in Baton Rouge as the Jesse Jackson Memorial Highway.
  • Implementation hinges on funding from local or private sources to cover DOTD’s actual signage costs, with a per-sign cost ceiling of $2,250.
  • The measure assigns responsibility to DOTD (or its contractors) to install and maintain the signs once funding is secured.
  • There is no change to highway ownership or traffic laws; the bill focuses solely on the naming and signage of the specified highway segment.

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

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