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LA HCR13

LA HCR13
Requests that the Southeastern Conference schedule LSU football games after 6:00 p.m. in September for health and safety reasons related to the heat during day games


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Introduced
04/14/2025
In Committee
05/29/2025
Crossed Over
05/27/2025
Passed
06/03/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/11/2025

Introduced Session

2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION To urge and request the Southeastern Conference to schedule football games at Louisiana State University after six o'clock in the evening during the month of September for health and safety reasons related to the heat during day games.

AI Summary

This concurrent resolution requests that the Southeastern Conference (SEC), a collegiate athletic conference, schedule Louisiana State University (LSU) football games after 6:00 p.m. during September due to significant health and safety concerns related to extreme heat. The resolution highlights that the heat index in Louisiana frequently exceeds 100 degrees in September, and local news reports documented numerous heat-related medical incidents during a daytime game at Tiger Stadium in September 2024. By urging the SEC to move games to evening hours, the Louisiana Legislature aims to protect the health and safety of players, coaches, staff, and fans who are at risk of heat-related complications during daytime games. The resolution specifically asks that the SEC commissioner receive a copy of this formal request, demonstrating the legislative body's serious concern about the potential health risks associated with September daytime football games in Louisiana's intense heat.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (19)

Last Action

Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House. (on 06/11/2025)

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