Louisiana SB80: COMMERCIAL REGULATIONS: Provides for the regulation of certain broadband services. (8/1/26) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

What the bill says

An act To amend and reenact R.S. 51:2370.13, 2370.15, 2370.32(B), 2370.41, and 2370.51 and to enact R.S. 51:1362.1, relative to the regulation of certain broadband services; to provide for the oversight and enforcement authority of the office of broadband development and connectivity; to provide for administration fees; to provide for reimbursement of grantees; to provide for grants; and to provide for related matters.

From the introduced text:

AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S. 51:2370.13, 2370.15, 2370.32(B), 2370.41, and 2370.51 and to enact R.S. 51:1362.1, relative to the regulation of certain broadband services; to provide for the oversight and enforcement authority of the office of broadband development and connectivity; to provide for administration fees; to provide for reimbursement of grantees; to provide for grants; and to provide for related matters. Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana: Section 1. R.S. 51:2370.13, 2370.15, 2370.32(B), 2370.41, and 2370.51 are hereby amended and reenacted and R.S. 51:1362.1 is hereby enacted to read as follows: §1362.1. Oversight and enforcement authority by the office of broadband development and connectivity A. The office of broadband development and connectivity has exclusive authority to do all of the following: (1) Develop rules and standards to govern the implementation, performance, and compliance of all broadband programs, including GUMBO 1.0, GUMBO 2.0, GUMBO 3.0, GUMBO 4.0, and any future broadband initiatives. Page 1 of Coding: Words which are struck through are deletions from existing law; words in boldface type and underscored are additions. SLS 26RS-265 ORIGINAL SB NO. (2) Investigate any alleged noncompliance or complaint related to broadband deployment, including but not limited to the following: (a) Inadequate speeds or service levels. (b) Pricing violations. (c) Failure to meet coverage obligations. (d) Construction-related damages. (e) Delays …

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Sponsors

• Mizell, Beth (R, 12) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. June 2, 2026: Effective date 8/1/2026.
2. June 2, 2026: Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 736.
3. June 1, 2026: Sent to the Governor by the Secretary of the Senate.
4. June 1, 2026: Signed by the Speaker of the House.
5. June 1, 2026: Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate.
6. May 31, 2026: Amendments proposed by the House read and concurred in by a vote of 36 yeas and 0 nays.
7. May 29, 2026: Received from the House with amendments.
8. May 29, 2026: Read third time by title, amended, roll called on final passage, yeas 100, nays 0. Finally passed, ordered to the Senate.
9. May 29, 2026: Called from the calendar.
10. May 29, 2026: Read by title, returned to the calendar.

Votes

• Senate Vote on SB 80, CONCUR (#1581) (May 31, 2026): 36 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Vote on SB 80, FINAL PASSAGE (#1762) (May 29, 2026): 100 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Vote on SB 80, AMENDMENT # 6094 BY DESHOTEL, MOTION TO ADOPT (#1498) (May 26, 2026): 38 yea, 53 nay, failed
• Senate Vote on SB 80, FINAL PASSAGE (#159) (March 24, 2026): 38 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB80?

SB80 is a bill in the Louisiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): COMMERCIAL REGULATIONS: Provides for the regulation of certain broadband services. (8/1/26) (EN NO IMPACT See Note).

What does SB80 do?

In its own words: An act To amend and reenact R.S. 51:2370.13, 2370.15, 2370.32(B), 2370.41, and 2370.51 and to enact R.S. 51:1362.1, relative to the regulation of certain broadband services; to provide for the oversight and enforcement authority of the office of broadband development and connectivity; to provide for administration fees; to provide for reimbursement of grantees; to provide for grants; and to provide for related matters.

What is the status of SB80?

Signed into law as of June 2, 2026. Latest action: Effective date 8/1/2026. (June 2, 2026).

Who sponsored SB80?

Mizell, Beth (R, 12).

Where is the official record for SB80?

On the Louisiana Legislature website: https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=SB80