Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateLouisianaTo Governor
HB 1017: RETIREMENT/FIREFIGHTERS: Prohibits certain post-divorce earnable compensation in the Firefighters' Retirement System from being included in a former spouse's portion of community property (EN NO IMPACT APV)
Tim Kerner
HB 1017 status: To Governor — Becomes Act No. 968 without the Governor's signature (updated Jun 25, 2026).
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Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
58OUT OF 100
Score:58/100 civic fit
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 40/100
Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
This bill makes a change to how retirement money is split during a firefighter's divorce. It ensures that an ex-spouse can only claim a portion of the retirement benefits earned **during the marriage.** Any raises, bonuses, or extra pay the firefighter earns **after the divorce** will belong solely to the firefighter and cannot be claimed by an ex-spouse.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Clarifies retirement asset classification
- Protects future post-divorce earnings
- Reduces litigation ambiguity
Risks
- Reduces potential community property value for ex-spouses
- Limits scope of marital assets
- Potential for disparate financial outcomes
Society
Mixed / Neutral
55%
Benefits
- Enhances certainty in divorce proceedings
- Aligns property claims with actual marriage duration
- Protects post-divorce individual income
Risks
- Potential financial inequity for long-term spouses
- Reduces marital asset pool for division
- Restricts legal pathways for spousal support
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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Where it stands
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- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorCurrent
- EnactedUpcoming
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