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 436 — VETERANS: Authorizes the appointment of veterans as wardens at state and municipal parks | Yea | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1071 — PUBLIC RECORDS: Provides for an exception to the Public Records Law for records of aerospace facilities or activities | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 661 — ETHICS/NEPOTISM: Provides an exception for hiring the immediate family member of a school board member or superintendent for certain… | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 98 — CRIMINAL/VICTIMS: Provides a penalty for the unlawful disclosure of confidential information relating to victims of domestic violence… | Yea | May 5, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 61 — HOLIDAYS: Creates the holiday of the Battle of New Orleans Day | Not voting | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 16 — COURTS/CITY: Extends the jurisdiction of the City Court of Franklin | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 164 — COURTS/COMMISSIONERS: Provides for the powers and duties of the commissioner in the 15th Judicial District Court (EN NO IMPACT LF EX See… | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 474 — TAX RETURN: Creates an individual income tax checkoff for donations to the Grambling University National Alumni Association (EN SEE FISC… | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 141 — COURTS: Provides relative to certain information on court filings | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 194 — FUNDS/FUNDING: Requires the referral of applicants who fail citizenship or immigration verification to U.S. Immigration and Customs… | Nay | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 199 — NURSING HOMES: Extends moratorium on nursing facilities (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note) | Yea | May 5, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 102 — CRIME: Creates the crime of second degree cruelty to the elderly and persons with infirmities (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) | Not voting | May 5, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 488 — SCHOOLS: Creates the School Safety Drone Response Pilot Program to supplement school crisis management and response plans. (8/1/26) (EN SEE… | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 171 — BAIL: Provides relative to personal sureties | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 292 — HOUSING: Provides relative to the return of security deposits | Not voting | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 78 — COURTS/CITY: Increases the jurisdictional limit for the City Court of Bogalusa | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 333 — CHILDREN: Provides relative to a caregiver providing care to a child in need of care proceedings. (8/1/26) | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 307 — PUBLIC BUILDINGS/GROUNDS: Authorizes the educational display of the Ten Commandments as a historical document and monument. (8/1/26) (EN NO… | Nay | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 756 — BOATS/SHIPS/VESSELS: Provides relative to personal watercraft | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 34 — RETIREMENT/SHERIFFS FUND: Provides relative to retirement eligibility in the Sheriffs' Pension and Relief Fund (EN NO IMPACT APV) | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 35 — RETIREMENT/SHERIFFS FUND: Provides relative to employer contribution for the Sheriffs' Pension and Relief Fund (EN NO IMPACT APV) | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 48 — RETIREMENT/SHERIFFS FUND: Provides relative to membership in the Sheriffs' Pension and Relief Fund (EN SEE ACTUARIAL NOTE FC) | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 102 — CRIME: Creates the crime of second degree cruelty to the elderly and persons with infirmities (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 33 — EDUCATION DEPARTMENT: Creates the Work-Based Learning Coordination Task Force. | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 194 — LIABILITY: Provides relative to peremptive periods | Yea | May 5, 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
LA · —
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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