HB294

Provides places of worship the right to remove disruptive individuals

Complete·5/15/26

Louisiana HB294 allows places of worship to remove disruptive individuals.

Louisiana HB294 amends state law to clarify that houses of worship are private property dedicated to the free exercise of religion. The bill allows religious leaders, authorized security team members, or individuals lawfully present at a house of worship to request that a person leave the premises if they are committing criminal trespass or causing a substantial disruption. The bill also provides immunity from liability for those using reasonable force to exclude intruders or disruptive individuals.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

71 Yea

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29 Nay

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5 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 21

10:00 AM

Senate Committee on Judiciary C

Apr 1

10:00 AM

House Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice

History

May 15

House

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 148.

May 15

House

Effective date: 08/01/2026.

May 13

House

Sent to the Governor for executive approval.