HB797

Creates the Bayou Gold Program (EN INCREASE SG EX See Note)

Complete·6/8/26

Establishes the Bayou Gold Program for businesses offering gold- and silver-backed transactional services.

The Bayou Gold Program, established by Louisiana HB797, provides a voluntary certification framework for businesses offering gold- and silver-backed transactional services. The Louisiana Department of the Treasury will administer the program, maintaining a publicly accessible registry of certified businesses. To qualify, businesses must meet criteria such as storing allocated precious metals in secure facilities, utilizing bullion depositories within Louisiana or bordering states, and ensuring metals remain the sole property of customers.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

97 Yea

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0 Nay

8 Absent

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Calendar

May 27

1:00 PM

Senate Committee on Finance

May 20

9:30 AM

Senate Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and International Affairs

History

Jun 8

House

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 841.

Jun 8

House

Effective date: 06/08/2026.

Jun 1

Senate

Signed by the President of the Senate.