HB726

Increases fines for abandoning vessels

Final Passage·5/27/26

Louisiana HB726 doubles fines for abandoning boats or vessels.

Louisiana HB726 amends the state's littering laws by doubling the penalties for abandoning boats or vessels. The bill increases fines for gross littering involving boats or vessels, with the first offense now carrying a fine range of $2000 to $5000 and 24 hours of community service. Subsequent convictions see increased fines and potential imprisonment. The bill aims to deter littering by imposing stricter financial penalties.

Included in complete analysis

  • Overview
  • Core Provisions
  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.

Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · 38–0 · May 27
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

DDD
3
16
RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

38 Yea

RRRRRRRRRDRDDRRRRDRDRRRRRRDRRRDDDRRRRD

0 Nay

1 Absent

D

Calendar

Apr 15

1:00 PM

Senate Committee on Natural Resources

Mar 24

9:00 AM

House Committee on Natural Resources and Environment

History

May 28

House

Sent to the Governor for executive approval.

May 27

House

Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.

May 27

Senate

Signed by the President of the Senate.