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HB 147
Louisiana House•Passed
Summary
HB 147, which provides for the definition of the crime of racketeering (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX), was introduced in the House on Feb 13, 2026 by Rep. Debbie Villio (R). It last saw action on Apr 30, 2026: Effective date: 08/01/2026.
Record
Text
HB 147 has 2 roll calls.
hb147/chaptered.txtENROLLED2026 Regular SessionACT No. 29HOUSE BILL NO. 147BY REPRESENTATIVE VILLIO1AN ACT2 To enact R.S. 15:1352(A)(89) and (90), relative to the crime of racketeering; to provide for3additional crimes that are elements of racketeering activity; and to provide for related4matters.5 Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana:6Section 1. R.S. 15:1352(A)(89) and (90) are hereby enacted to read as follows:7§1352. Definitions8A. As used in this Chapter, "racketeering activity" means committing,9attempting to commit, conspiring to commit, or soliciting, coercing, or intimidating10another person to commit any crime that is punishable under the following11provisions of Title 14 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, the Uniform12Controlled Dangerous Substances Law, or the Louisiana Securities Law:13* * *14(89) R.S. 14:67.6 (Mail theft)15(90) R.S. 14:67.7 (Theft or unauthorized reproduction of a mail receptacle16key or lock)17* * *Page 1 of 2CODING: Words in struck through type are deletions from existing law; words underscoredare additions.HB NO. 147 ENROLLED1Section 2. The Louisiana State Law Institute is hereby authorized and directed to2 renumber the Paragraphs of R.S. 15:1352(A) so as to properly place R.S. 15:1352(A)(89)3 and (90) as enacted by this Act.SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESPRESIDENT OF THE SENATEGOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANAAPPROVED:Page 2 of 2CODING: Words in struck through type are deletions from existing law; words underscoredare additions.
Provides for the definition of the crime of racketeering (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
Sponsors
Rep. Debbie Villio (R) sponsors HB 147 alone.
Committees
HB 147 went before 2 committees: Administration of Criminal Justice and Judiciary C.
Administration of Criminal Justice

Administration of Criminal Justice
Referred to · Feb 13, 2026 · 53 Bills
History
HB 147 has taken 22 actions since Feb 13, 2026, the latest on Apr 30, 2026.
| Chamber | Action | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 30, 2026 | House | Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 29. | ||
Apr 30, 2026 | House | Effective date: 08/01/2026. | ||
Apr 28, 2026 | House | Sent to the Governor for executive approval. | ||
Apr 27, 2026 | House | Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House. | ||
Apr 27, 2026 | Senate | Signed by the President of the Senate. |
Votes
HB 147 went to 2 roll calls across both chambers, the latest on Apr 22, 2026 at 34–3.
| Chamber | Question | Yea | Nay | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 22, 2026 | Senate | Senate Vote on HB 147 FINAL PASSAGE (#430) | 34 | 3 | ||
Mar 24, 2026 | House | House Vote on HB 147 FINAL PASSAGE (#80) | 92 | 1 |
Source: legis.la.gov · legiscan.com
