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LA HB1177
LA HB1177Establishes a public records exemption for personal information related to hunting and fishing licenses
summary
Introduced
03/31/2026
03/31/2026
In Committee
05/06/2026
05/06/2026
Crossed Over
04/21/2026
04/21/2026
Passed
05/22/2026
05/22/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/22/2026
05/22/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To enact R.S. 44:4(65), relative to public records; to provide an exemption for private information collected by the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries for the issuance of hunting and fishing licenses; and to provide for related matters.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a new exemption to public records laws in Louisiana, specifically concerning personally identifying information collected by the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries when individuals apply for a lottery related to hunting and fishing licenses. This means that details like names, addresses, or other personal data of people who enter these lotteries will no longer be considered public information and will be protected from disclosure. The context for this change is to enhance privacy for individuals participating in these wildlife-related lotteries.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Effective date: 08/01/2026. (on 05/22/2026)
Bill Topics
Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
- ‐ Right to Privacy and Access to Government Information
Government Operations
- ‐ Government Transparency and Open Records
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26rs&b=HB1177&sbi=y | 03/31/2026 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1479639 | 06/01/2026 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1474057 | 05/19/2026 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1462049 | 04/14/2026 |
| Analysis - Digest of HB1177 Engrossed | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1462378 | 04/14/2026 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1457520 | 03/31/2026 |
| Analysis - Digest of HB1177 Original | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1457521 | 03/31/2026 |
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