SB473

Provides for requested time-off to vote. (8/1/26)

Introduced·3/31/26
Ment Text

Louisiana SB473 mandates employers to allow employees paid time off to vote, with an exception for polls open two hours post-workday.

Louisiana SB473 requires employers to provide employees with paid time off to vote, ensuring they can participate in elections without loss of pay. This law includes an exception if the polls are open for at least two hours after the employee's regular workday. Employers failing to comply face misdemeanor charges, punishable by fines or jail time.

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Where it stands

Current
Governmental Affairs Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 22

9:00 AM

Senate Committee on Senate and Governmental Affairs

History

Apr 1

Senate

Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Senate and Governmental Affairs.

Mar 31

Senate

Introduced in the Senate. Read by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.