Louisiana · Current officeholder
Lauren Ventrella
Republican Louisiana House, District 65
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Sponsored legislation
94 bills in the current data (28 as primary sponsor), sorted by most recent official action. Linked by Open States person ID.
| Bill | Title | Role | Stage | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 43 | HEALTH SERVICES: Provides relative to psychedelic-assisted therapy. (8/1/26) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 23, 2026 |
| SB 237 | CHILDREN: Provides relative to child welfare. (8/1/26) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 23, 2026 |
| HB 708 | COURTS/JUSTICE OF PEACE: Authorizes concurrent jurisdiction for justice of the peace and city courts in East Baton Rouge Parish | Primary sponsor | Enacted | June 23, 2026 |
| HB 342 | EDUCATION/SPECIAL: Provides that a local education agency shall have the burden of proof in any special education due process hearing relative to the appropriateness of a student's current or proposed program or placement (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 23, 2026 |
| HB 227 | CIVIL/PROCEDURE: Provides that filings may be made on letter size rather than legal size paper | Primary sponsor | Enacted | June 23, 2026 |
| SB 42 | CRIME/PUNISHMENT: Prohibits using artificial intelligence to create child sexual abuse materials. (8/1/26) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 9, 2026 |
| HB 719 | DISTRICT ATTORNEYS/ASST: Provides relative to the number of assistant district attorneys in each judicial district (EN +$3,411,000 GF EX See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 8, 2026 |
| HR 317 | TRANSPORTATION DEPT: Urges and requests that the Department of Transportation and Development to convene a diagnostic review team to evaluate the proposed reactivation of the Norfolk Southern Railway originating at the Alabo Street Wharf | Co-sponsor | In committee | June 3, 2026 |
| HB 1247 | CRIME/SEX OFFENSES: Creates a statewide Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Coordinator | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 3, 2026 |
| SB 4 | PUBLIC HEALTH: Provides relative to water fluoridation. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 2, 2026 |
| SB 125 | CRIMINAL PROCEDURE: Increases the compensation cap for the wrongful conviction compensation law. (8/1/26) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) | Co-sponsor | Vetoed | June 2, 2026 |
| HCR 67 | HEALTH CARE/FACILITIES: Requests the Louisiana Department of Health to study and report on gaps in acute healthcare access for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities | Co-sponsor | Passed both chambers | June 2, 2026 |
| HB 126 | COURTS: Provides relative to the use of a facility dog by a witness during certain circumstances | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 2, 2026 |
| HB 1244 | MTR VEHICLE/EMERGENCY: Establishes a driver's license designation for persons with brain injuries | Primary sponsor | Enacted | June 2, 2026 |
| HB 1172 | HIGHWAYS: Designates a portion of United States Highway 165 in Oberlin, Louisiana, as the "Kulyn Brooks Manuel Memorial Highway" | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 2, 2026 |
| SB 143 | LAW ENFORCEMENT: Provides relative to funding of bulletproof vests for peace officers. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE EX) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 1, 2026 |
| HB 1258 | WILDLIFE & FISHERIES: Provides with respect to seizure of sick, injured, or orphaned wildlife | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 1, 2026 |
| HB 1248 | WILDLIFE & FISHERIES: Permits the possession of white-tailed deer by wildlife rehabilitators | Primary sponsor | Enacted | June 1, 2026 |
| HB 1053 | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES: Provides relative to the definitions of a "dealer" and a "retail dealer" | Primary sponsor | Enacted | June 1, 2026 |
| SB 307 | PUBLIC BUILDINGS/GROUNDS: Authorizes the educational display of the Ten Commandments as a historical document and monument. (8/1/26) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 29, 2026 |
| HB 354 | BRIDGES/FERRIES: Redesignates the Magnolia Bridge as the "Caleb Easterling Memorial Bridge" | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 29, 2026 |
| HCR 72 | HEALTH SERVICES: Memorialize the United States Congress to research treatment methods for Acute Myeloid Leukemia | Co-sponsor | Passed both chambers | May 28, 2026 |
| HCR 26 | STUDENT/STANDARDS: Requests that the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education incorporate the science of human growth and development into content standards and to provide curriculum and instructional materials on its website | Co-sponsor | Passed both chambers | May 26, 2026 |
| SCR 24 | WILDLIFE/FISHERIES DEPT: Amends rules relative to chronic wasting disease. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | May 25, 2026 |
| SB 522 | SCHOOLS: Provides for approval for charter schools that specialize in vocational and technical education to meet workforce demands for high demand and high wage jobs. (8/1/26) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 22, 2026 |
| SB 34 | PUBLIC SFTY/CORRECT DEPT: Provides relative to alerts for missing persons. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 22, 2026 |
| SB 32 | HEALTH/HOSPITALS DEPT: Establishes a Perinatal Bereavement Care Initiative within the Louisiana Department of Health. (8/1/26) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 22, 2026 |
| HB 636 | COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES: Provides relative to hazing at public postsecondary education institutions (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 22, 2026 |
| HB 39 | LAW ENFORCE/OFFICERS: Requires peace officers to be citizens of the United States | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 22, 2026 |
| HR 9 | INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS: Requests the government of the United Kingdom to continue its commitment to the foundational principles of individual liberties as enshrined in the Magna Carta | Co-sponsor | In committee | May 21, 2026 |
| HR 259 | CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the tragic loss of eight children in Shreveport, Louisiana | Co-sponsor | Introduced | May 21, 2026 |
| HR 258 | CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the tragic loss of eight children in Shreveport, Louisiana | Co-sponsor | Introduced | May 21, 2026 |
| HR 257 | CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the tragic loss of eight children in Shreveport, Louisiana | Co-sponsor | Introduced | May 21, 2026 |
| HR 224 | COMMENDATIONS: Commends Paul Hollis, director of the United States Mint, on the occasion of his return visit to the La. House of Representatives | Co-sponsor | Introduced | May 21, 2026 |
| HB 660 | DISTRICT ATTORNEYS/ASST: Provides for an increase in the dollar amount in warrants to provide for the salaries of assistant district attorneys (RE +$7,572,420 GF EX See Note) | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | May 20, 2026 |
| HB 102 | CRIME: Creates the crime of second degree cruelty to the elderly and persons with infirmities (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 15, 2026 |
| SB 104 | ROADS/HIGHWAYS: Designates a portion of Louisiana Highway 1 in Pointe Coupee Parish as the "Ernest J. Gaines Memorial Highway". (8/1/26) (EN +$3,000 SG EX See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 14, 2026 |
| SB 376 | SECONDARY EDUCATION: Provides for the Learn and Earn Act. (gov sig) (EN INCREASE LF EX See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 11, 2026 |
| HB 594 | SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates February 24 as SCN2A awareness day | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 11, 2026 |
| HB 1088 | TAX/TAX REBATES: Authorizes a state and local sales and use tax rebate on the purchase of certain items used in aerospace facilities and activities (EN DECREASE GF RV See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 11, 2026 |
| HB 662 | WILDLIFE & FISHERIES: Provides with respect to seizure of sick, injured, or orphaned wildlife legally possessed | Co-sponsor | In committee | May 7, 2026 |
| SB 244 | HUNTERS/HUNTING: Provides for recreational hunting of alligators. (8/1/26) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 5, 2026 |
| HB 934 | WILDLIFE & FISHERIES: Permits the possession of certain wildlife | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 27, 2026 |
| HB 679 | MTR VEHICLE/DRIVER LIC: Provides for a special identification card designation for citizens with traumatic brain injury | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 22, 2026 |
| HR 15 | ELECTIONS: Memorializes the United States Congress to take such actions as are necessary to pass the SAVE America Act | Co-sponsor | In committee | April 15, 2026 |
| HB 1219 | CIVIL/LAW: Establishes regulations on consumer legal funding | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 1, 2026 |
| HB 1181 | DISTRICTS/TAXING: Provides relative to the creation of and levy of taxes by certain special districts (OR SEE FISC NOTE LF RV) | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 1, 2026 |
| HB 1145 | PSYCHOLOGISTS: Provides relative to psychologists | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 1, 2026 |
| HB 1121 | HEALTH CARE/PROVIDERS: Authorizes certain healthcare entities to refuse to provide healthcare services under certain circumstances | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 1, 2026 |
| HB 1093 | HEALTH: Creates the Louisiana Board of Naturopathic Medicine | Co-sponsor | In committee | April 1, 2026 |
| HB 1075 | APPROPRIATIONS/JUDGMENT: Appropriates funds for payment of the judgment against the state in the suit captioned Dawn Marie DePedro et al. v. State of Louisiana et al. | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 31, 2026 |
| HB 534 | ELECTION DAYS: Provides for local bond and tax elections to be held only during a primary election | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 30, 2026 |
| HCR 16 | COMMENDATIONS: Commemorates the one hundredth anniversary of Guaranty Corporation | Co-sponsor | Passed both chambers | March 27, 2026 |
| HR 39 | SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Commemorates the celebration of St. Joseph's Day on March 19, 2026, and establishes the Italian American Legislative Caucus | Co-sponsor | Introduced | March 25, 2026 |
| HR 6 | CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of long-time Capitol Security Specialist Leroy Cavalier | Co-sponsor | Introduced | March 12, 2026 |
| HR 5 | CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Derek Scott | Co-sponsor | Introduced | March 12, 2026 |
| HR 4 | CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences on the death of the Honorable Joe R. Salter, former Speaker of the House | Co-sponsor | Introduced | March 12, 2026 |
| HB 863 | WILDLIFE & FISHERIES: Requires a search warrant before wildlife enforcement agents can conduct inspections | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 9, 2026 |
| HB 862 | WILDLIFE & FISHERIES: Provides with respect to not-for-profit wildlife rehabilitation organizations | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 9, 2026 |
| HB 837 | CIVIL/LAW: Provides for liability for damages caused by an unauthorized alien | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 9, 2026 |
| HB 600 | INSURANCE: Provides relative to public adjusters | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 9, 2026 |
| HB 438 | CRIME: Creates the crime of unlawful operation of a commercial motor vehicle | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 9, 2026 |
| HB 257 | LOCAL OFFL/POLICE CHIEFS: Provides relative to the powers and duties of the police chief of the city of Central | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 9, 2026 |
| HCR 3 | SNAP/FOOD STAMPS: Urges and requests the Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health to fund SNAP benefits under certain circumstances | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | October 30, 2025 |
| HB 570 | COMMERCIAL REGULATIONS: Provides relative to minors' use of applications (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG RV) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 30, 2025 |
| HB 356 | INSURANCE/PROPERTY: Creates the Stated Value Homeowner's Policy Act | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 30, 2025 |
| SB 14 | PUBLIC HEALTH: Provides relative to nutrition. (See Act) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 20, 2025 |
| HB 686 | LOBBYING: Provides for the disclosure of foreign adversaries (EN +$100,000 GF EX See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 20, 2025 |
| HB 649 | DISTRICTS/RECREATION: Provides relative to the Recreation and Park Commission for the parish of East Baton Rouge and the Capital Area Transit System | Primary sponsor | Enacted | June 20, 2025 |
| HB 624 | WORKFORCE COMMISSION: Transfers certain family and support programs from the Department of Children and Family Services to the Louisiana Workforce Commission and renames Louisiana Workforce Commission to Louisiana Works (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 20, 2025 |
| HB 581 | ENVIRONMENT: Prohibits releasing inflated balloons outdoors (EN INCREASE SD RV See Note) | Co-sponsor | Vetoed | June 20, 2025 |
| HB 575 | ABORTION: Provides relative to liability for the unlawful termination of a pregnancy | Primary sponsor | Enacted | June 20, 2025 |
| HB 378 | TOPS: Lowers the ACT score required for initial qualification for a Taylor Opportunity Program for Students award for students who complete approved home study programs (EN +$172,184 SG EX See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 20, 2025 |
| HB 371 | RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS: Provides relative to the free exercise of religion | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 20, 2025 |
| SCR 20 | NUTRITION: Memorializes Congress to direct the United States Department of Agriculture to reinstate and fund the Local Food for Schools Program. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | June 12, 2025 |
| HB 407 | WEAPONS/HANDGUNS: Provides relative to concealed handgun permits | Primary sponsor | Enacted | June 11, 2025 |
| HB 682 | ADMINISTRATIVE LAW: Provides relative to the expungement of certain adjudication records (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Primary sponsor | Enacted | June 10, 2025 |
| HB 56 | CIVIL/LAW: Provides relative to the freedom to display the flag of the United States | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 10, 2025 |
| SB 106 | HUNTERS/HUNTING: Provides for frogging at night. (8/1/25) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 8, 2025 |
| HB 492 | CRIME: Provides relative to cruelty to animals (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | Primary sponsor | Enacted | June 8, 2025 |
| HB 468 | VETERANS: Provides relative to the Civilian Honor Medal Program (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG EX) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 8, 2025 |
| HB 291 | CIVIL/PROCEDURE: Provides relative to prescriptive periods for wrongful death and survival actions | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 8, 2025 |
| HCR 79 | SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes June 4, 2025, as Opportunity Youth Day at the state capitol | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | June 5, 2025 |
| HCR 37 | HIGHER EDUCATION: Establishes the Caleb Wilson Hazing Prevention Task Force | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | June 5, 2025 |
| HR 236 | CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Phil Alexander Robertson | Co-sponsor | Introduced | June 4, 2025 |
| HB 438 | INSURANCE/RATES: Provides relative to advertising expenses and prohibits use of certain expenses in setting insurance rates | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 4, 2025 |
| SCR 57 | CONDOLENCES: Expresses the sincere and heartfelt condolences of the Louisiana State Legislature upon the passing of Steven J. Miguez. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | June 1, 2025 |
| HR 184 | COMMENDATIONS: Commends Robert Francis Prevost on his election to the leadership of the Catholic Church as Pope Leo XIV | Co-sponsor | Introduced | May 23, 2025 |
| SCR 24 | CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Arwin Bascle on the occasion of her passing. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | May 14, 2025 |
| HCR 19 | CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the legislature on the death of former state representative Billy Wayne "Coach" Montgomery | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | May 5, 2025 |
| HB 406 | PUBLIC RECORDS: Provides relative to expungement of agency records | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 30, 2025 |
| HR 20 | CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House on the death of Steven "Steve" Joseph Miguez | Co-sponsor | Introduced | April 16, 2025 |
| HB 411 | EMERGENCY MED TECH: Adds emergency medical services to the Fire Service Bill of Rights | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 14, 2025 |
| HB 105 | APPROPRIATIONS/JUDGMENT: Appropriates funds for payment of the consent judgment against the state in the matter entitled Marchand v. State of La. et al. | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 14, 2025 |