HB293

Provides relative to employment discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation

Introduced·2/24/26
Ment Text

Louisiana HB293 prohibits employment discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation.

Louisiana HB293 amends existing law to prohibit intentional employment discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation. It adds definitions for "gender identity" and "sexual orientation" and specifies that it is unlawful for employers, employment agencies, labor organizations, and insurers to discriminate against individuals based on these factors. The bill retains existing protections against discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, and natural, protective, or cultural hairstyle.

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Where it stands

Current
Labor and Industrial Relations Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Mar 9

House

Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Labor and Industrial Relations.

Feb 27

House

First appeared in the Interim Calendar on 2/27/2026.

Feb 24

House

Prefiled.