R
Royce Duplessis
LA Senate District 5
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Issue areas
Derived from issue-tagged bills they sponsored and stated positions — each links to the underlying record. AI-derived tags
Government Operations & Budget 22Criminal Justice & Policing 10Transportation & Infrastructure 10Civil Rights & Liberties 7Healthcare 7Banking & Finance 6Social Services & Welfare 6Housing 4Economy & Taxes 3Environment & Energy 3Other 3Technology & Privacy 3Education 2Elections & Voting 1Labor & Employment 1Veterans Affairs 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Senate District 5 current
Louisiana |
Democratic | Dec 7, 2022 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| LA Senate District 5
Louisiana |
Democratic | Apr 9, 2018 | Dec 6, 2022 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| LA House District 93
Louisiana |
Democratic | — | Dec 6, 2022 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (1,548 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
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| HB 196 — TEACHERS/LEAVE: Provides relative to personal leave days for teachers (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Yea | May 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 352 — STUDENTS: Provides relative to behavioral health services for public school students (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX) | Not voting | May 25, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 434 — SCHOOLS/BUS OPERATORS: Grants certain powers, duties, and responsibilities relative to a school bus operator's probationary term of… | Yea | May 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 70 — CONGRESS: Memorializes Congress and the administration of United States President Donald Trump to pass the Major Richard Star Act. | Yea | May 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 322 — WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: Provides relative to apprentices. (8/1/26) | Yea | May 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 341 — SELF INSURANCE: Provides for the Louisiana Churches and Nonprofit Religious Organizations Self-Insured Fund. (gov sig) | Yea | May 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 78 — SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes Friday, May 29, 2026, as Bonfouca Museum and Research Center Day at the Louisiana State Capitol. | Not voting | May 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 59 — CONGRESS: Memorializes Congress to act to lower the insurance rates based on fifty percent completion of the Comite Diversion Canal Project. | Yea | May 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 401 — BRIDGES/FERRIES: Designates the elevated portion of United States Highway 190 as the "Lance Corporal Justin D. McLeese Memorial Bridge" | Yea | May 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 415 — HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Creates the Empower Louisiana Food Purchase Program. (8/1/26) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) | Not voting | May 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 291 — INSURANCE/HEALTH: Prohibits health insurers from taking adverse payment or contracting actions against participating facilities based… | Yea | May 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 504 — STUDENTS: Provides relative to individual graduation plans. (8/1/26) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Yea | May 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 426 — BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Provides relative to the Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority. (2/3CA7s2.1(A)) (8/1/26) (EN INCREASE SG EX See Note) | Not voting | May 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 401 — PHARMACEUTICALS: Provides for a Prescription Drug Affordability Board. (8/1/26) | Not voting | May 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 523 — DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: Provides relative to defendants who are victims of domestic abuse, human trafficking, or sexual assault. (8/1/26) (EN… | Yea | May 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1195 — AMUSEMENTS/SPORTS: Provides relative to the Louisiana State Athletic Commission | Yea | May 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 352 — STUDENTS: Provides relative to behavioral health services for public school students (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX) | Yea | May 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 12 — LAW ENFORCE/OFFICERS: Extends surviving spouse benefits for a reserve officer killed in the line of duty (EN +$250,000 GF EX See Note) | Yea | May 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 218 — SCHOOLS: Requires the inclusion of questions pertaining to food insecurity on a residency questionnaire administered to public school… | Yea | May 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 430 — LAW ENFORCE/OFFICERS: Enacts the MJ 911 Act to extend health insurance coverage for families of law enforcement officers and firemen… | Not voting | May 25, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1096 — UTILITY/ELEC COOPS: Provides relative to the adoption, amendment, and repeal of bylaws of an electric cooperative | Yea | May 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 435 — CHILDREN: Establishes the Commission on Fatherhood Engagement. (8/1/26) | Yea | May 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 401 — BRIDGES/FERRIES: Designates the elevated portion of United States Highway 190 as the "Lance Corporal Justin D. McLeese Memorial Bridge" | Yea | May 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 316 — EDUCATION: Provides relative to student literacy (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | Yea | May 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 213 — DISTRICTS/TAXING: Provides relative to the Downtown Development District of the city of Baton Rouge | Yea | May 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (22 as lead sponsor)
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SB 362
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CONSUMERS/PROTECTION: Provides that surveillance-based price discrimination is an unfair or deceptive trade practice or act. (8/1/26)
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SB 228
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LOCAL FINANCE: Constitutional amendment to allow for the use of public funds to replace drinking water utility service lines located on private property. (2/3…
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SR 180
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CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the passing of Sharon Courtney.
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SR 121
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SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates May 2026 as National Community Action Month in Louisiana and commends the Association of Community Action Partnerships of…
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SB 411
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PUBLIC CONTRACTS: Removes the twenty-year limitation for the lease of certain state property in Orleans Parish by the Office Facilities Corporation. (gov sig)…
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SR 115
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SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates Tuesday, May 12, 2026, as A Day Without Child Care Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.
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SB 286
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SPECIAL DISTRICTS: Provides relative to the New Orleans Downtown Development District. (gov sig)
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SB 268
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LOCAL FINANCE: Provides for lead service line replacement. (8/1/26)
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SB 355
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INSURERS: Requires insurers to provide a minimum twenty percent discount to insureds participating in the Louisiana Fortify Homes Program. (gov sig) (OR SEE…
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SB 322
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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: Provides relative to apprentices. (8/1/26)
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