Bill

HB 297

LEASES: Expands early lease termination to include stalking and cyberstalking

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mike Bayham and 19 co-sponsors

Louisiana HB 297 allows tenants experiencing stalking or cyberstalking to terminate leases early without penalties, extending existing domestic violence protections to harassment victims.

Effective date: 08/01/2026.

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Versions

HB297 Engrossed www.legis.la.gov

HB297 Original www.legis.la.gov

House Floor Amendment, #2341, Landry, Mandie, Adopted www.legis.la.gov

HB297 Reengrossed www.legis.la.gov

HB297 Enrolled www.legis.la.gov

HB297 Act www.legis.la.gov

Bill text & amendments

Digest of HB297 Engrossed Digest of HB297 Original Digest of HB297 Reengrossed

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