SB41

Expands the number of days required for public bodies to publish minutes for open meetings from twenty days to forty-five days. (8/1/26)

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Louisiana SB41 extends the time for public bodies to publish meeting minutes from 20 to 45 days.

Louisiana SB41 amends the law to increase the time public bodies have to publish meeting minutes from 20 to 45 days. This change applies to municipal corporations, police juries, and school boards. Failure to comply within the new 45-day period will result in penalties, including fines and imprisonment. The amendment takes effect on August 1, 2026.

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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

Mar 11

1:00 PM

Senate Committee on Local and Municipal Affairs

History

May 22

Senate

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 348.

May 22

Senate

Effective date 8/1/2026.

May 20

Senate

Sent to the Governor by the Secretary of the Senate.