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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. 23:1017.1(C) and to enact R.S. 29:723(21) and 724(I), relative to the definition of first responder; to include employees of a public works department in the definition of first responder; to provide for the duties of a public works employee as a first responder; to provide for limitations on the use of a public works employee during an emergency; to limit the impact of their participation on certain rights and
AI Summary
This bill expands the definition of "first responder" to include public works employees who are required to perform emergency response functions during a declared emergency or disaster, such as those involved in maintaining roads, utilities, and other public infrastructure. These "public works first responders" will be integrated into emergency preparedness and response operations, potentially receiving emergency credentials for access to restricted areas. However, this designation is specifically for emergency operations and coordination purposes and does not alter retirement benefits, create presumptions for workers' compensation, mandate hazard pay, or expand civil service or collective bargaining rights, with any changes to compensation or benefits requiring separate legislative authorization.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (on 03/09/2026)
Official Document
bill text
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26rs&b=HB942&sbi=y |
| BillText | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1447735 |
| Analysis - Digest of HB942 Original | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1447737 |
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