LA-HB1137-2026
Louisiana · HB 1137 · 2026
Prohibits intentional discrimination based on compelled speech with respect to using certain pronouns, names, or honorifics
Anti-LGBTQ+Enacted
- Bill key
- LA-HB1137-2026
- State
- Louisiana
- Session
- 2026
- Introduced
- Last recorded status
- passed
- Law status
- Pending
- Citation (Bluebook)
- H.B. 1137, 2026 Leg., Reg. Sess. (La. 2026) (enacted), https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26rs&b=HB1137&sbi=y.
- Short citation
- La. H.B. 1137.
- Enacted as
- Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 579.
- Topics
- Tags
Summary
Prohibits intentional discrimination based on compelled speech with respect to using certain pronouns, names, or honorifics
Curator notes
No consequences for employees misgendering trans people.
Sponsors
| Name | Party | Office | District | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond Crews | Republican | Representative | HD-008 | Primary sponsor |
| Adam Bass | Republican | Senator | SD-036 | Co-sponsor |
| Rick Edmonds | Republican | Senator | SD-006 | Co-sponsor |
| Valarie Hodges | Republican | Senator | SD-013 | Co-sponsor |
| Blake Miguez | Republican | Senator | SD-022 | Co-sponsor |
| John Morris | Republican | Senator | SD-035 | Co-sponsor |
| Alan Seabaugh | Republican | Senator | SD-031 | Co-sponsor |
Bill text
- As introduced (1,529 characters) · Open the printed bill (PDF)
- As enrolled or final (6,383 characters) · Open the printed bill (PDF)
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