SB257

Removes the requirement that certain tags have the social security number of the tag holder. (8/1/26)

Complete·5/22/26

Removes the requirement that certain fishing tags include the social security number of the tag holder.

Louisiana SB257 removes the requirement that certain fishing tags include the social security number of the tag holder. The bill retains the prohibition against issuing a tag to a person who does not have a social security number. This change applies to tags for pompano strike nets used in commercial fishing for species like black drum, sheepshead, and flounder. The amendment takes effect on August 1, 2026.

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Roll Call Votes

92 Yea

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0 Nay

13 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 18

1:00 PM

Senate Committee on Natural Resources

History

May 22

Senate

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 376.

May 22

Senate

Effective date 8/1/2026.

May 20

Senate

Sent to the Governor by the Secretary of the Senate.