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LA HB53
LA HB53Adds certain gambling crimes as predicate offenses for racketeering (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
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Introduced
01/30/2026
01/30/2026
In Committee
04/14/2026
04/14/2026
Crossed Over
03/30/2026
03/30/2026
Passed
04/29/2026
04/29/2026
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To enact R.S. 15:1352(A)(89) through (95), relative to gambling crimes; to add certain gambling crimes as predicate offenses for racketeering activity; and to provide for related matters.
AI Summary
This bill amends Louisiana law to include specific gambling-related offenses as "racketeering activity," which refers to engaging in a pattern of criminal acts. By adding these gambling crimes, such as illegal gambling, gambling in public, gambling by computer, gambling at cockfights, using electronic sweepstakes devices for gambling, unlawful wagering, and bribery of sports participants, as predicate offenses, individuals involved in organized criminal enterprises that include these gambling activities can now be prosecuted under racketeering laws, which typically carry more severe penalties than individual gambling offenses.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Sent to the Governor for executive approval. (on 05/05/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26rs&b=HB53&sbi=y |
| BillText | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1473862 |
| Fiscal Note - HB53 Enrolled | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1467539 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1466772 |
| Fiscal Note - HB53 Engrossed | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1453637 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1453159 |
| Analysis - Digest of HB53 Engrossed | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1453566 |
| Fiscal Note - HB53 Original | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1448080 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1436141 |
| Analysis - Digest of HB53 Original | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1436151 |
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