HB1215

Provides relative to the disposition of certain historical statues and monuments

Chamber Passed·5/11/26

Louisiana HB1215 mandates the transfer of historical statues and monuments removed from public display to the Office of State Parks.

HB1215 requires any historical statue or monument removed from public display to be transferred to the Office of State Parks within the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism. The transfer includes all rights of custody and control. The Office of State Parks must designate a location within the state park system for these items, ensuring preservation and public access. It may also provide interpretive signage or materials that offer accurate historical context. The bill includes definitions for "public entity," "historical statue or monument," and "Office of State Parks.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 78–14 · May 11
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House Vote on HB 1215 FINAL PASSAGE (#977)

78 Yea

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14 Nay

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13 Absent

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Calendar

May 21

10:30 AM

Senate Committee on Education

History

May 27

Senate

Read by title and returned to the Calendar, subject to call.

May 26

Senate

Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments. Read by title and passed to third reading and final passage.

May 25

Senate

Read by title and referred to the Legislative Bureau.