SB 339·LA·senate
GAMING: Provides relative to criminal background checks in the gaming industry. (8/1/26) (EN INCREASE SG EX See Note)
Signed into LawFiled Feb 27, 2026
Sponsor: Mike Reese (R)
Latest Action
Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 494.
May 29, 2026
Summary
The bill makes it mandatory for anyone seeking a gaming license, permit, or job in Louisiana's gambling sector to submit fingerprints and undergo a full state and national criminal history check. It lets the state police bureau, the FBI and gaming regulators obtain and share those records, and allows them to charge the applicant for the service. The goal is to protect the public by ensuring only qualified people work in the industry.
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