HB1137

Prohibits intentional discrimination based on compelled speech with respect to using certain pronouns, names, or honorifics

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Louisiana HB1137 prohibits employment discrimination based on the misuse of pronouns.

Louisiana HB1137 enacts a law to prohibit employment discrimination based on the misuse of pronouns. The bill specifically prevents employers from terminating or taking any other retaliatory actions against an employee for misgendering or improperly using an individual's pronouns. This law aims to protect employees from discrimination related to pronoun usage in the workplace.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

70 Yea

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24 Nay

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11 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 29

10:00 AM

Senate Committee on Labor and Industrial Relations

History

May 29

House

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 579.

May 29

House

Effective date: 08/01/2026.

May 26

House

Sent to the Governor for executive approval.