Louisiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Louisiana SB307: PUBLIC BUILDINGS/GROUNDS: Authorizes the educational display of the Ten Commandments as a historical document and monument. (8/1/26) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
Status: Signed into law, May 29, 2026
What the bill says
An act To amend and reenact R.S. 25:1281, 1282(A), (B), and (C), and 1283 and to enact R.S. 49:150.1(J), relative to educational documents and monuments; to provide with respect to the educational public displays of certain documents and monuments related to the religious history of the nation and the state's culture, tradition, and codes of law; to provide with respect to certain historical documents and monuments; to authorize the Ten Commandments monument on the Louisiana State Capitol grounds…
From the introduced text:
AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S. 25:1281, 1282(A), (B), and (C), and 1283 and to enact R.S. 49:150.1(J), relative to educational documents and monuments; to provide with respect to the educational public displays of certain documents and monuments related to the religious history of the nation and the state's culture, tradition, and codes of law; to provide with respect to certain historical documents and monuments; to authorize the Ten Commandments monument on the Louisiana State Capitol grounds; to provide that the commissioner of administration shall select a proposal and arrange for installation; to provide for design, construction, and installation of the monument without cost to the state; to provide for content and limitations; to authorize delegation of the commissioner's responsibilities; to provide for legislative intent; and to provide for related matters. Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana: Section 1. R.S. 25:1281, 1282(A), (B), and (C), and 1283 are hereby amended and reenacted to read as follows: CHAPTER 32. DISPLAY OF RELIGIOUS DOCUMENTS AS CULTURE, TRADITION, AND THE HISTORY OF LAW Page 1 of Coding: Words which are struck through are deletions from existing law; words in boldface type and underscored are additions. SLS 26RS-464 ORIGINAL SB NO. §1281. Legislative finding The Legislature of Louisiana finds that: (1) There is a need to educate and inform the public …