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LA HB785
LA HB785Establishes animal rehabilitation oversight within the Department of Agriculture (OR +$600,001 GF EX See Note)
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Introduced
02/27/2026
02/27/2026
In Committee
03/09/2026
03/09/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To enact Part IX of Chapter 17 of Title 3 of the Revised Statutes of 1950, to
AI Summary
This bill establishes an Animal Rehabilitation Program within the Department of Agriculture and Forestry, which will oversee the housing, treatment, and care of injured or orphaned native wild animals with the aim of releasing them back into their natural habitats once they are healthy. The Commissioner of Agriculture will collaborate with the State Veterinarian to create the necessary rules and procedures for this program. This legislation will only become effective if a related constitutional amendment, proposed in another bill from the same legislative session, is approved by voters.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development. (on 03/09/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26rs&b=HB785&sbi=y |
| Fiscal Note - HB785 Original | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1452195 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1446849 |
| Analysis - Digest of HB785 Original | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1446853 |
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