HB956

Provides relative to fireworks

Complete·6/9/26

Louisiana HB956 repeals Class C public display requirements and licensing, updates permit requirements, and modifies definitions related to fireworks.

Louisiana HB956 repeals the requirements for Class C public displays and licensing. It removes the need for a permit for Class C public displays and instead adds requirements for public displays or proximate displays. The bill mandates that permit applications for public or proximate displays must be submitted to either the state fire marshal or a certified local authority at least five days before the event. It also requires a current certificate of insurance with general liability coverage of one million dollars.

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Roll Call Votes

35 Yea

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1 Nay

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3 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 21

10:30 AM

Senate Committee on Judiciary B

Apr 7

9:30 AM

House Committee on Commerce

History

Jun 9

House

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 857.

Jun 9

House

Effective date: 08/01/2026.

Jun 4

House

Sent to the Governor for executive approval.