Louisiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 283: SCHOOLS: Provides relative to incidents of assault and battery on students and school employees (EN INCREASE LF EX See Note)

Enacted Last action May 29, 2026: Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 539.

Plain-language summary

HB 283 is a bill introduced in the Louisiana House on February 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: SCHOOLS: Provides relative to incidents of assault and battery on students and school employees (EN INCREASE LF EX See Note). Primary sponsor: Candace Newell (Democratic). It lists 15 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 29, 2026): Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 539.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Candace Newell (Democratic). 15 co-sponsors.