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HB 147

Louisiana HousePassed

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.txt
ENROLLED
2026 Regular Session
ACT No. 29
HOUSE BILL NO. 147
BY REPRESENTATIVE VILLIO
AN ACT
To enact R.S. 15:1352(A)(89) and (90), relative to the crime of racketeering; to provide for
additional crimes that are elements of racketeering activity; and to provide for related
matters.
Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana:
Section 1. R.S. 15:1352(A)(89) and (90) are hereby enacted to read as follows:
§1352. Definitions
A. As used in this Chapter, "racketeering activity" means committing,
attempting to commit, conspiring to commit, or soliciting, coercing, or intimidating
another person to commit any crime that is punishable under the following
provisions of Title 14 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, the Uniform
Controlled Dangerous Substances Law, or the Louisiana Securities Law:
* * *
(89) R.S. 14:67.6 (Mail theft)
(90) R.S. 14:67.7 (Theft or unauthorized reproduction of a mail receptacle
key or lock)
* * *
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CODING: Words in struck through type are deletions from existing law; words underscored
are additions.
HB NO. 147 ENROLLED
Section 2. The Louisiana State Law Institute is hereby authorized and directed to
renumber the Paragraphs of R.S. 15:1352(A) so as to properly place R.S. 15:1352(A)(89)
and (90) as enacted by this Act.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA
APPROVED:
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CODING: Words in struck through type are deletions from existing law; words underscored
are 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
Judiciary C
Judiciary C
Referred to · Mar 25, 2026

History

HB 147 has taken 22 actions since Feb 13, 2026, the latest on Apr 30, 2026.

ChamberAction
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 343.

ChamberQuestion
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