Louisiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 842: ELECTION CODE: Makes revisions to the Louisiana Election Code
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 842 is a bill introduced in the Louisiana House on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: ELECTION CODE: Makes revisions to the Louisiana Election Code. Primary sponsor: Beau Beaullieu (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 14, 2026): Signed by the President of the Senate.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beau Beaullieu | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 48 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Signed by the President of the Senate.
- Sent to the Governor for executive approval.
- Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 7.
- Effective date: See Act.
- Conference Committee report received. Lies over under the rules.
- Rules suspended.
- Conference Committee Report read, roll called, yeas 66, nays 29. The Conference Committee Report was adopted.
- Conference committee report received.
- Notice House adopted the Conference Committee Report.
- Rules suspended.
- Conference Committee Report read; adopted by a vote of 29 yeas and 7 nays.
- Notice of Senate adoption of Conference Committee Report.
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