Louisiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1008: COLLEGES/FACULTY: Prohibits public postsecondary education institutions from retaliating against faculty members for disclosing certain alleged violations or exercising academic freedom or free speech

Passed one chamber Last action April 29, 2026: Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary A.

Plain-language summary

HB 1008 is a bill introduced in the Louisiana House on March 25, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: COLLEGES/FACULTY: Prohibits public postsecondary education institutions from retaliating against faculty members for disclosing certain alleged violations or exercising academic freedom or free speech. Primary sponsor: Chuck Owen (Republican). It lists 12 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 29, 2026): Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary A.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Chuck Owen (Republican). 12 co-sponsors.