HB857

Provides for labeling of commingled imported and domestic seafood

Complete·5/22/26

Louisiana HB857 mandates labeling for commingled imported and domestic seafood and imposes penalties for mislabeling.

Louisiana HB857 requires seafood processors and distributors to clearly label imported and commingled seafood. The bill also mandates that processors and distributors provide seafood testing information upon request from the department. It adds penalties for commingled seafood labeled as domestic, alongside existing penalties for imported seafood mislabeled as domestic. This law aims to ensure transparency and accuracy in seafood labeling.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

36 Yea

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0 Nay

3 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 29

10:00 AM

Senate Committee on Natural Resources

Mar 25

9:00 AM

House Committee on Natural Resources and Environment

History

May 22

House

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 323.

May 22

House

Effective date: 08/01/2026.

May 19

House

Sent to the Governor for executive approval.