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Introduced
02/25/2026
02/25/2026
In Committee
03/23/2026
03/23/2026
Crossed Over
03/18/2026
03/18/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S. 23:1017.1(6) and R.S. 29:739(C) and to enact R.S. 29:723(21), relative to first responders; to expand the definition of "first responder" to include public works employees; to provide for a definition of "public works employee"; to provide for an effective date; and to provide for related matters.
AI Summary
This bill expands the definition of "first responder" to include public works employees, who are defined as employees of municipal or parish public works departments responsible for infrastructure maintenance and improvement, and clarifies that they are considered first responders only during emergencies declared by the governor. The bill also amends existing laws to reflect this change, specifically in provisions related to the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness and the Intrastate Mutual Aid Compact, which outlines cooperation between states during emergencies. The term "first responder" may be displayed on the uniform of a public works employee, and the bill also directs the Louisiana State Law Institute to alphabetize definitions within R.S. 29:723.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (on 03/23/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26rs&b=SB164&sbi=y |
| BillText | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1448922 |
| Analysis - Digest of SB164 Engrossed | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1449425 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1443650 |
| Analysis - Digest of SB164 Original | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1443655 |
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