Louisiana HB75: GAMING: Creates an enhanced promotional play pilot program relative to net slot machine proceeds (EN -$574,627 GF RV See Note)

What the bill says

An act To amend and reenact R.S. 27:44(introductory paragraph) and (15) and 205(16), relative to gaming activities; to modify definitions; to provide relative to taxable revenue; and to provide for related matters.

From the introduced text:

AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S. 27:44(introductory paragraph) and (15) and 205(16), relative to gaming activities; to modify definitions; to provide relative to taxable revenue; and to provide for related matters. Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana: Section 1. R.S. 27:44(introductory paragraph) and (15) and 205(16) are hereby amended and reenacted to read as follows: §44. Definitions When used in this Chapter, the following terms shall mean have the following meanings: * * * (15) "Net gaming proceeds" means the total of all cash and property, including checks received by a licensee, whether collected or not, received by the licensee from gaming operations, less the total of all cash paid out as winnings to patrons and promotional play wagers received. However, the maximum amount of promotional play wagers that a licensee may deduct from net gaming proceeds in any calendar year shall not exceed five million dollars annually directly attributable to promotional play wagers or the percentage cap, whichever is greater. For the purposes of this Section, the percentage cap shall be as follows: Page 1 of CODING: Words in struck through type are deletions from existing law; words underscored are additions. HLS 26RS-619 ORIGINAL HB NO. (a) Beginning in the tax year of 2027, the percentage cap shall be equal to four percent of a licensee's …

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Sponsors

• Jackson, Steven (D, 2) · primary sponsor
• Knox, Alonzo (D, 93)

Latest actions

1. June 25, 2026: Effective date: 07/01/2026.
2. June 25, 2026: Becomes Act No. 963 without the Governor's signature.
3. June 4, 2026: Sent to the Governor for executive approval.
4. June 1, 2026: Signed by the President of the Senate on 6/2/2026.
5. June 1, 2026: Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.
6. June 1, 2026: Notice of Senate adoption of Conference Committee Report.
7. June 1, 2026: Conference Committee Report read; adopted by a vote of 27 yeas and 8 nays.
8. June 1, 2026: Notice House adopted the Conference Committee Report.
9. June 1, 2026: Conference Committee Report read, roll called, yeas 83, nays 10. The Conference Committee Report was adopted.
10. June 1, 2026: Rules suspended.

Votes

• Senate Vote on HB 75, ADOPT (#1654) (June 1, 2026): 27 yea, 8 nay, passed
• House Vote on HB 75, ADOPT CONFERENCE REPORT (#1855) (June 1, 2026): 83 yea, 10 nay, passed
• House Vote on HB 75, REJECT SENATE AMENDMENTS (#1776) (May 31, 2026): 93 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate Vote on HB 75, FINAL PASSAGE (#1571) (May 29, 2026): 21 yea, 11 nay, passed
• Senate Vote on HB 75, FINAL PASSAGE (#1540) (May 28, 2026): 16 yea, 17 nay, failed
• House Vote on HB 75, FINAL PASSAGE (#1410) (May 19, 2026): 71 yea, 22 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB75?

HB75 is a bill in the Louisiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): GAMING: Creates an enhanced promotional play pilot program relative to net slot machine proceeds (EN -$574,627 GF RV See Note).

What does HB75 do?

In its own words: An act To amend and reenact R.S. 27:44(introductory paragraph) and (15) and 205(16), relative to gaming activities; to modify definitions; to provide relative to taxable revenue; and to provide for related matters.

What is the status of HB75?

Chaptered as of June 25, 2026. Latest action: Effective date: 07/01/2026. (June 25, 2026).

Who sponsored HB75?

Jackson, Steven (D, 2), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for HB75?

On the Louisiana Legislature website: https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=HB75