SB248

Provides for consolidation of precincts with fewer than 20 voters. (8/1/26)

Complete·5/15/26

Louisiana SB248 allows precincts with fewer than 20 voters to remain closed during elections.

Louisiana SB248 amends existing law to allow precincts with fewer than 20 voters to remain closed during elections. This change applies to any office or proposition on the ballot. The bill also retains current provisions for closing precincts under other circumstances. The changes will take effect on February 1, 2027.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

34 Yea

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0 Nay

5 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 11

10:00 AM

Senate Committee on Senate and Governmental Affairs

History

May 15

Senate

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 256.

May 15

Senate

Effective date 8/1/2026.

May 13

Senate

Sent to the Governor by the Secretary of the Senate.