Louisiana · 2026
HB 872
FISHING/COMMERCIAL: Requires all commercial menhaden reduction fishery vessels to use an AIS system
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Summary AI-generated
Louisiana House Bill 872 proposes a requirement for all vessels operating in the commercial menhaden reduction fishery to utilize an Automatic Identification System (AIS). This legislation specifically targets the fishing sector to mandate the use of this tracking technology.
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Sponsors
- Jerome Zeringue Republican lead
Roll-call votes on this bill
| Question | Chamber | Result | Yea | Nay | Other | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS (#1436) | lower | pass | 92 | 0 | 10 | May 20, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| FINAL PASSAGE (#847) | upper | pass | 35 | 0 | 2 | May 13, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| FINAL PASSAGE (#496) | lower | pass | 95 | 0 | 7 | Apr 14, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |