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HB 797·LA·house

BANKS/BANKING: Creates the Bayou Gold Program (EN INCREASE SG EX See Note)

Signed into LawFiled Feb 27, 2026
Sponsor: Raymond Crews (R)
Latest Action

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 841.

Jun 8, 2026

Summary

The bill establishes the Bayou Gold Program and clarifies that "metals" include a specific list of items. It requires electronic payment platforms to provide an attestation that the information they give to the state department is accurate, and it shields that department from liability for the platforms' actions. The act takes effect after the governor signs it or, if not signed, according to Louisiana’s constitutional provisions and when a specific appropriation is enacted.

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