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Introduced
03/30/2017
03/30/2017
In Committee
06/01/2017
06/01/2017
Crossed Over
05/25/2017
05/25/2017
Passed
06/07/2017
06/07/2017
Dead
Vetoed
06/26/2017
06/26/2017
Introduced Session
2017 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT 2 To enact Part XIV of Chapter 26 of Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, to 3 be comprised of R.S. 17:3399.31 through 3399.36, relative to free expression on 4 college campuses; to provide for the authority of the management boards of public 5 postsecondary education institutions; to provide for the adoption of a policy on free 6 expression; to provide for the authority of the Board of Regents; to provide for the 7 creation and duties of a committee on free expression; to provide relative to 8 freshman orientation programs; to provide for the adoption of regulations; to provide 9 for the adoption of restrictions on expressive conduct; to provide for a cause of 10 action; to provide for damages; and to provide for related matters. 11
AI Summary
This bill requires public colleges and universities in Louisiana to develop and adopt policies on free expression that protect the rights of students and faculty to engage in free speech and assembly on campus. It establishes a committee on free expression to monitor and report on free speech issues at these institutions. The bill also outlines permissible restrictions on expressive conduct, such as preventing substantial disruptions to campus operations or regularly scheduled events. Overall, the bill aims to ensure the fullest degree of intellectual freedom and free expression on college campuses in Louisiana.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Vetoed by the Governor. (on 06/26/2017)
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