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SB 47

PUBLIC RECORDS: Requires certain email and telephone contact information for individual members of a board and commission. (8/1/26) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Beth Mizell

SB 47 requires Louisiana to publicly disclose individual board and commission members' email and phone numbers as public records starting August 1, 2026.

Effective date 8/1/2026.
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Bill Summary · SB 47

Legislative bill overview

SB 47 mandates that email and telephone contact information for individual board and commission members be made available as public records, effective August 1, 2026. This applies to members serving on state, local, and other designated boards and commissions in Louisiana.

Why is this important

Public access to contact information for appointed officials can facilitate citizen engagement, complaints, and accountability. However, it also exposes individual officials to unsolicited contact, potential harassment, and privacy concerns that officials may not face if only general agency contact methods are available.

Potential points of contention

  • Privacy and safety concerns: Individual board members' contact information may expose them to harassment, unwanted solicitation, or security risks, particularly for controversial positions
  • Burden on officials: Members may experience increased workload from direct contact that should properly go through official channels, potentially discouraging qualified people from serving
  • Definition ambiguity: The bill may not clearly specify which boards and commissions are covered, or whether personal versus government-issued contact information is required

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

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