Louisiana · 2026
HB 1008
COLLEGES/FACULTY: Prohibits public postsecondary education institutions from retaliating against faculty members for disclosing certain alleged violations or exercising academic freedom or free speech
Bill record: Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-bill/9b04e1f7-fa23-44cc-aa0c-6d7d804a0da7 CC0-1.0
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HB 1008 prohibits public postsecondary education institutions in Louisiana from retaliating against faculty members who disclose certain alleged violations or exercise academic freedom and free speech.
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Sponsors + 12 cosponsors
- Chuck Owen Republican lead
- Beryl Amedée Republican
- Danny McCormick Republican
- Dodie Horton Republican
- Jacob Braud Republican
- Jessica Domangue Republican
- Joy Walters Democratic
- Kathy Edmonston Republican
- Kellee Hennessy Republican
- Mike Bayham Republican
- Peter Egan Republican
- Rodney Schamerhorn Republican
- Steven Jackson Democratic
Roll-call votes on this bill
| Motion / question | Chamber | Stage | Roll | Outcome | Yea | Nay | Other | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FINAL PASSAGE (#765) | lower | — | fb2c7758-4f23-4f69-bcab-4b0470de2e74 | pass | 101 | 0 | 1 | Apr 27, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/fb2c7758-4f23-4f69-bcab-4b0470de2e74 CC0-1.0 |