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HB855

Establishes depth requirements for the commercial use of purse seines

Introduced·2/27/26

Louisiana HB855 sets depth requirements for commercial use of purse seines in saltwater areas.

Louisiana HB855 establishes that purse seines can only be used in saltwater areas with a depth of at least twenty-two feet. This bill amends existing law to include a new provision specifying the minimum depth requirement for the use of purse seines. This change aims to regulate commercial fishing practices in saltwater areas.

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Where it stands

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In committee
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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

46 Yea

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49 Nay

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10 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 8

9:00 AM

House Committee on Natural Resources and Environment

History

Apr 14

House

Read third time by title, roll called on final passage, yeas 46, nays 49. Failed to pass.

Apr 13

House

Scheduled for floor debate on 04/14/2026.

Apr 9

House

Read by title, ordered engrossed, passed to 3rd reading.