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Louisiana|HB1256

Provides with respect to abandoned digital assets

Committee 2

Summary

This Louisiana bill addresses the treatment and handling of abandoned digital assets, establishing provisions for how such assets are managed when owners no longer actively use or claim them. The legislation likely defines what constitutes abandoned digital assets and sets rules for businesses or entities holding these assets regarding notification, preservation, or transfer procedures. The bill would affect individuals who own digital assets, as well as companies and financial institutions responsible for maintaining or managing them.

Sponsor

DShaun Mena

Last action

Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and International Affairs.

May 12, 2026

Topics

Digital Asset CustodyConsumer Protection

Legislative history

May 12, 2026S

Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and International Affairs.

May 11, 2026H

Read third time by title, roll called on final passage, yeas 95, nays 2. Finally passed, title adopted, ordered to the Senate.

May 11, 2026S

Received in the Senate. Rules suspended. Read first time by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.

May 7, 2026H

Read by title, ordered engrossed, passed to 3rd reading.

May 7, 2026H

Scheduled for floor debate on 05/11/2026.

May 6, 2026H

Read by title, substitute title adopted, lies over in the same order of business, substitute for HB No. 947 reported by the Committee on Commerce (10-0).

Apr 29, 2026H

Read by title.