Louisiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 872: FISHING/COMMERCIAL: Requires all commercial menhaden reduction fishery vessels to use an AIS system

Enacted Last action May 29, 2026: Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 443.

Plain-language summary

HB 872 is a bill introduced in the Louisiana House on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: FISHING/COMMERCIAL: Requires all commercial menhaden reduction fishery vessels to use an AIS system. Primary sponsor: Jerome Zeringue (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 29, 2026): Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 443.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Jerome Zeringue (Republican).