HB329

Provides relative to the definition of "first responder"

Introduced·2/24/26
Ment Text

Louisiana HB329 expands the definition of "first responder" to include members of the United Cajun Navy.

Louisiana HB329 amends the definition of "first responder" to include members of the United Cajun Navy, a nonprofit organization registered with the secretary of state. The bill also defines "the United Cajun Navy" and specifies that members may display the term "first responder" on their uniforms. This change aligns the United Cajun Navy with other skilled support personnel for purposes of the Intrastate Mutual Aid Compact.

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Judiciary Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Mar 9

House

Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Feb 27

House

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

Feb 24

House

Prefiled.