Louisiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 714: RAILROADS: Requires local railroad companies to remediate or remove blighted or abandoned railroad lines and associated structures

In committee Last action March 9, 2026: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works.

Plain-language summary

HB 714 is a bill introduced in the Louisiana House on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RAILROADS: Requires local railroad companies to remediate or remove blighted or abandoned railroad lines and associated structures. Primary sponsor: Tammy Phelps (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 9, 2026): Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Tammy Phelps (Democratic).