Louisiana 26RS Session Status: Enacted 1 R cosponsors

SB496 — SECONDHAND DEALERS: Provides for the regulation of copper purchases by scrap metal dealers or recyclers. (8/1/26)

Last action — Effective date 8/1/2026.

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

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 31, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Jeff Landry (Republican) on May 28, 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

This bill regulates how scrap metal dealers buy copper.

The bill sets rules for scrap metal dealers and recyclers regarding copper purchases. It aims to ensure proper regulation and accountability in the scrap metal market.

What this means for you
  • Small Business: This means small scrap metal dealers must comply with new regulations regarding copper purchases.

Summary

SECONDHAND DEALERS: Provides for the regulation of copper purchases by scrap metal dealers or recyclers. (8/1/26)

Bill Text

We don't have the full text on file for this bill yet.

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Action History

  1. Rules suspended. Introduced in the Senate. Read by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.

  2. Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and International Affairs.

  3. Reported with amendments.

  4. Read by title. Committee amendments read and adopted. Ordered engrossed and passed to third reading and final passage.

  5. Senate floor amendments read and adopted. Read by title and passed by a vote of 37 yeas and 0 nays; ordered reengrossed and sent to the House. Motion to reconsider tabled.

  6. Received in the House from the Senate, read by title, lies over under the rules.

  7. Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Commerce.

  8. Reported with amendments (14-0). Referred to the Legislative Bureau.

  9. Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments.

  10. Read by title, amended, passed to 3rd reading.

  11. Scheduled for floor debate on 05/26/2026.

  12. Read third time by title, amended, roll called on final passage, yeas 88, nays 6. Finally passed, ordered to the Senate.

  13. Received from the House with amendments.

  14. Amendments proposed by the House read and concurred in by a vote of 32 yeas and 0 nays.

  15. Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate.

  16. Signed by the Speaker of the House.

  17. Sent to the Governor by the Secretary of the Senate.

  18. Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 774.

  19. Effective date 8/1/2026.

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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Frequently asked questions

What does SB496 do?
SECONDHAND DEALERS: Provides for the regulation of copper purchases by scrap metal dealers or recyclers. (8/1/26)
Who sponsors SB496?
SB496 is sponsored by Patrick Connick (Republican).
What is the current status of SB496?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 31, 2026. Enacted.
Where can I track SB496?
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