LouisianaLouisiana law limits alcohol permits for small premises in District 2
In House District 2, a temporary limit applies to permits for some small alcohol sellers, while qualifying current permits may continue under stated rules.
What it does
Officials cannot grant alcohol sale permits for covered small premises in House District 2 during the stated period, except for certain locations and qualifying purchases.
Valid permits held on August 1, 2026, may continue and be renewed if holders stay compliant. Holders cannot get permits for more District 2 locations.
Argument forThe temporary limit could keep some small premises from receiving new alcohol permits in District 2 during the covered period.
Argument againstA business that closes or lets its permit lapse could lose the chance to renew, even if it later wants to reopen.
More detail
The law bars officials from granting alcohol sale permits for covered premises in District 2. It covers licensed premises with a Class B or Class C permit and less than 5,000 square feet of public habitable floor area in Louisiana House District 2. The limit does not apply to premises in the Shreveport Downtown Development District or Bossier City. It also does not apply to a premises bought by the owner of another licensed premises if it complied with federal, state, and local laws when bought. The limit runs from August 1, 2026, through December 31, 2027.
The law allows qualifying current permits to continue and be renewed, but bars permit holders from getting permits for additional District 2 locations. This applies to valid permits in District 2 on August 1, 2026. The permit holder must comply with other laws and local rules. A holder cannot renew if the business stops operating or the permit lapses for any reason or length of time. A permit must be valid on August 1, 2026, to qualify for continuation and renewal.
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
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History
- 2026
- Jun 8Signed by the Governor Jeff Landry. Becomes Act No. 863.Became Law
- Jun 8Effective date: 06/08/2026.
- Jun 1Sent to the Governor for executive approval.To Governor
- May 31Signed by the President of the Senate.
- May 29Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.Minor
- May 28Called from the Calendar.
- Vote recorded FINAL PASSAGE (#1505). Result: pass.Upper
- May 28Read by title, passed by a vote of 29 yeas and 0 nays, and ordered returned to the House. Motion to reconsider tabled.Passed Senate
- May 28Received from the Senate without amendments.Minor
- May 18Rules suspended.
- May 18Read by title and returned to the Calendar, subject to call.
- May 7Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments. Read by title and passed to third reading and final passage.Minor
- May 6Read by title and referred to the Legislative Bureau.
- May 5Rules suspended. Reported favorably.Minor
- Apr 21Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary B.Minor
- Apr 20Received in the Senate. Read first time by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.Minor
- Apr 15Read third time by title, amended, roll called on final passage, yeas 89, nays 5. Finally passed, title adopted, ordered to the Senate.Passed House
- Vote recorded FINAL PASSAGE (#550). Result: pass.Lower
- Apr 14Scheduled for floor debate on 04/15/2026.
- Apr 13Read by title, ordered engrossed, passed to 3rd reading.Minor
- Apr 9Reported favorably (11-0).Minor
- Mar 31Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.Minor
- Mar 30Read by title. Lies over under the rules.Introduced
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