Louisiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 41: PUBLIC MEETINGS: Expands the number of days required for public bodies to publish minutes for open meetings from twenty days to forty-five days. (8/1/26)
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 41 is a bill introduced in the Louisiana Senate on February 10, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: PUBLIC MEETINGS: Expands the number of days required for public bodies to publish minutes for open meetings from twenty days to forty-five days. (8/1/26). Primary sponsor: Robert Allain (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 22, 2026): Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 348.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Allain | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 21 |
“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 Governor. Becomes Act No. 348.
- Effective date 8/1/2026.
- Sent to the Governor by the Secretary of the Senate.
- Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate.
- Signed by the Speaker of the House.
- Amendments proposed by the House read and concurred in by a vote of 36 yeas and 0 nays.
- Read third time by title, roll called on final passage, yeas 98, nays 0. Finally passed, ordered to the Senate.
- Received from the House with amendments.
- Scheduled for floor debate on 05/11/2026.
- Read by title, amended, passed to 3rd reading.
- Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments.
- Reported with amendments (6-4). Referred to the Legislative Bureau.
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