Louisiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1137: EMPLOYMENT/DISCRIMINATN: Prohibits intentional discrimination based on compelled speech with respect to using certain pronouns, names, or honorifics

Enacted Last action May 29, 2026: Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 579.

Plain-language summary

HB 1137 is a bill introduced in the Louisiana House on March 31, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: EMPLOYMENT/DISCRIMINATN: Prohibits intentional discrimination based on compelled speech with respect to using certain pronouns, names, or honorifics. Primary sponsor: Raymond Crews (Republican). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 29, 2026): Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 579.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Raymond Crews (Republican). 6 co-sponsors.