HB53

Adds certain gambling crimes as predicate offenses for racketeering (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

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Louisiana HB53 adds specific gambling crimes as predicate offenses for racketeering.

Louisiana HB53 amends the state's criminal code to include certain gambling-related crimes as predicate offenses for racketeering. These crimes include gambling, gambling in public, gambling by electronic sweepstakes device, unlawful wagering, and bribery of sports participants. This addition ensures that these specific gambling activities can be prosecuted under the state's Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act.

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Roll Call Votes

29 Yea

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7 Nay

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3 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 14

10:00 AM

Senate Committee on Judiciary C

Mar 24

10:00 AM

House Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice

History

May 11

House

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 48.

May 11

House

Effective date: 08/01/2026.

May 5

House

Sent to the Governor for executive approval.