Louisiana 26RS Session Status: Enacted 1 R cosponsors

HB961 — TAX/AD VALOREM TAX: Extends eligibility to certain trusts for an ad valorem tax exemption for a property owner who is at least sixty-five years of age or older (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF RV See Note)

Last action — Effective date: See Act.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed House
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 10, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Jeff Landry (Republican) on May 25, 2026.

Odds of enactment

High chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 52% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

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In plain language

The bill allows certain trusts to qualify for an ad valorem tax exemption for seniors.

This legislation extends eligibility for an ad valorem tax exemption to specific trusts owned by property owners aged sixty-five and older. This means that more senior property owners can benefit from tax relief under certain conditions.

What this means for you
  • Families: This bill may help families with senior members by potentially lowering their property tax burden when trusts are involved.

Summary

TAX/AD VALOREM TAX: Extends eligibility to certain trusts for an ad valorem tax exemption for a property owner who is at least sixty-five years of age or older (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF RV See Note)

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Read by title. Lies over under the rules.

  2. Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

  3. Reported with amendments (17-0).

  4. Read by title, amended, ordered engrossed, passed to 3rd reading.

  5. Scheduled for floor debate on 04/07/2026.

  6. Read by title, returned to the calendar.

  7. Notice given.

  8. Scheduled for floor debate on 04/14/2026.

  9. Called from the calendar.

  10. Read by title, returned to the calendar.

  11. Notice given.

  12. Scheduled for floor debate on 04/20/2026.

  13. Called from the calendar.

  14. Read third time by title, roll called on final passage, yeas 97, nays 0. Finally passed, title adopted, ordered to the Senate.

  15. Received in the Senate. Read first time by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.

  16. Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Revenue and Fiscal Affairs.

  17. Reported favorably.

  18. Read by title and referred to the Legislative Bureau.

  19. Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments. Read by title and passed to third reading and final passage.

  20. Rules suspended. Read by title, passed by a vote of 33 yeas and 0 nays, and ordered returned to the House. Motion to reconsider tabled.

  21. Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.

  22. Signed by the President of the Senate.

  23. Sent to the Governor for executive approval.

  24. Received from the Senate without amendments.

  25. Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 448.

  26. Effective date: See Act.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (146)

146 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB961 do?
TAX/AD VALOREM TAX: Extends eligibility to certain trusts for an ad valorem tax exemption for a property owner who is at least sixty-five years of age or older (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF RV See Note)
Who sponsors HB961?
HB961 is sponsored by Les Farnum (Republican).
What is the current status of HB961?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 10, 2026. Enacted.
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