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SB 18

PUBLIC BUILDINGS/GROUNDS: Provides for naming City Park in Lafayette in honor of a deceased person. (8/1/25)

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Gerald Boudreaux and 1 co-sponsor

Louisiana law authorizes naming City Park in Lafayette after a deceased person, honoring an unspecified individual effective August 1, 2025.

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 316.
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Bill Summary · SB 18

Legislative bill overview

SB 18 authorizes the naming of City Park in Lafayette, Louisiana in honor of a deceased person. The bill was introduced by Senators Gerald Boudreaux and Tehmi Chassion and has already been signed into law by the Governor, becoming Act No. 316 with an effective date of August 1, 2025.

Why is this important

Public park naming decisions reflect community values and commemorate individuals the locality deems significant. While this particular bill has already passed, such measures represent how municipalities honor local figures and shape civic identity through public spaces.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of specificity in public record: The bill text does not identify whose name the park will bear, making it impossible for the public to evaluate the appropriateness of the honoree
  • Limited transparency in decision-making: There is no indication whether this naming followed public input processes or community engagement
  • Precedent concerns: Establishing naming protocols without clear criteria could affect future naming decisions for public spaces

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

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