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SB53

Removes detriment or harm to morals as criteria for declaring a property a public nuisance. (8/1/26)

Introduced·2/18/26
Ment Text

Removes detriment or harm to morals as criteria for declaring a property a public nuisance.

Louisiana SB53 amends the definition of "public nuisance" by removing "detriment or harm to morals" as a criterion. The bill retains other conditions such as the property being dilapidated, unsafe, or unsanitary, and causing harm to health, safety, and economic stability. Effective August 1, 2026, this change aims to streamline the criteria for declaring a property a public nuisance.

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Judiciary C Committee
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History

Mar 9

Senate

Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary C.

Feb 18

Senate

Prefiled and under the rules provisionally referred to the Committee on Judiciary C.