Kim Coates
HB 1153 status: To Governor — Becomes Act No. 931 without the Governor's signature (updated Jun 23, 2026).
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OpenStates
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Bill summary
The act grants local parishes and municipalities the legal authority to impose and manage bans on outdoor fires, such as brush or trash burning, specifically for safety reasons.
Property owners, local residents, municipal governments, and local law enforcement in Louisiana.
Local governments must formally declare or ordinance these bans; residents must adhere to localized fire safety rules as they are set by their specific municipality.
Local government administrative and enforcement costs; potential compliance costs for residents.
Act became law as of June 2026; municipalities may implement ordinances as established by their own council schedules.
Enhanced local control over fire safety, improved air quality, and the ability for communities to respond quickly to dry weather conditions.
Potential for a patchwork of regulations across different municipalities and the burden on local governments to enforce and communicate these rules effectively.
Specific municipal approaches to enforcement, notice periods for the public, and how strictly or leniently these local ordinances will be applied.
Modeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Positive outlook
Mixed / Neutral
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No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
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Positive outlook
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OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
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