Louisiana HB1153: ENVIRONMENT/ENFORCEMENT: Authorizes parishes and municipalities to declare bans on burning

What the bill says

An act To enact R.S. 40:1602.1, relative to outdoor burning; to authorize parishes and municipalities to declare temporary burn bans during hazardous fire conditions; to provide for enforcement; to provide for civil penalties; to establish criminal penalties when violations cause significant property damage or damage to critical infrastructure; to provide for restitution and recovery of fire suppression costs; and to provide for related matters.

From the introduced text:

AN ACT To enact R.S. 40:1602.1, relative to outdoor burning; to authorize parishes and municipalities to declare temporary burn bans during hazardous fire conditions; to provide for enforcement; to provide for civil penalties; to establish criminal penalties when violations cause significant property damage or damage to critical infrastructure; to provide for restitution and recovery of fire suppression costs; and to provide for related matters. Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana: Section 1. R.S. 40:1602.1 is hereby enacted to read as follows: §1602.1. Authority to declare burn bans; governing authorities; parish and municipalities A.(1) The governing authority of any parish may declare a temporary ban on burning within all or any portion of the parish when environmental conditions create an elevated risk of wildfire or uncontrolled fire spread. (2) A ban on burning may be declared by ordinance, resolution of the parish governing authority, or emergency proclamation issued by the parish president. (3) The parish shall provide reasonable public notice of a burn ban through available communication channels including parish websites, social media, emergency alert systems, or local media outlets. Page 1 of CODING: Words in struck through type are deletions from existing law; words underscored are additions. HLS 26RS-2563 ORIGINAL HB NO. 1153 (4) A ban on burning may prohibit open burning, including but not limited to the …

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Sponsors

• Coates, Kimberly (R, 73) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. June 23, 2026: Effective date: 08/01/2026.
2. June 23, 2026: Becomes Act No. 931 without the Governor's signature.
3. May 28, 2026: Sent to the Governor for executive approval.
4. May 27, 2026: Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.
5. May 27, 2026: Signed by the President of the Senate.
6. May 26, 2026: Received from the Senate without amendments.
7. May 26, 2026: Rules suspended. Read by title, passed by a vote of 36 yeas and 0 nays, and ordered returned to the House. Motion to reconsider tabled.
8. May 20, 2026: Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments. Read by title and passed to third reading and final passage.
9. May 19, 2026: Read by title and referred to the Legislative Bureau.
10. May 18, 2026: Reported favorably.

Votes

• Senate Vote on HB 1153, FINAL PASSAGE (#1298) (May 26, 2026): 36 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Vote on HB 1153, FINAL PASSAGE (#695) (April 23, 2026): 93 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB1153?

HB1153 is a bill in the Louisiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): ENVIRONMENT/ENFORCEMENT: Authorizes parishes and municipalities to declare bans on burning.

What does HB1153 do?

In its own words: An act To enact R.S. 40:1602.1, relative to outdoor burning; to authorize parishes and municipalities to declare temporary burn bans during hazardous fire conditions; to provide for enforcement; to provide for civil penalties; to establish criminal penalties when violations cause significant property damage or damage to critical infrastructure; to provide for restitution and recovery of fire suppression costs; and to provide for related matters.

What is the status of HB1153?

Chaptered as of June 23, 2026. Latest action: Effective date: 08/01/2026. (June 23, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1153?

Coates, Kimberly (R, 73).

Where is the official record for HB1153?

On the Louisiana Legislature website: https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=HB1153