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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 amend and reenact R.S. 56:126(E), relative to the Wildlife Rehabilitation Program; to allow for wildlife in a not-for-profit rehabilitation program to
AI Summary
This bill amends a Louisiana law concerning the Wildlife Rehabilitation Program to allow not-for-profit organizations dedicated to rehabilitating wildlife or other animals to advertise or promote their organization, including using photographs or videos of the animals, through any medium to solicit donations, gifts, or grants. This is an exception to the existing rule that prohibits individuals exempted under the program from using wildlife for exploitation, promotional or commercial purposes, or the pet trade, as such actions could lead to the seizure of the wildlife and revocation of permits.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environment. (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=HB724&sbi=y |
| BillText | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1446570 |
| Analysis - Digest of HB724 Original | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1446584 |
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