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LouisianaHB 3622026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

DISTRICTS/CRIME PREVENT: Creates the Regency Park Townhomes Crime Prevention and Security District in Orleans Parish

Sponsored By: Candace N. Newell (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Local and Municipal AffairsMunicipal, Parochial and Cultural Affairs

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

Regency Park owners face voter-approved fees

The law authorizes New Orleans to charge district property owners up to $300 per parcel each year, including condominium parcels. A majority of district registered voters voting on the fee must approve it before collection starts. The board sets the amount by resolution and can change it without another election, within the $300 cap. Each approved term lasts no more than five years; renewal requires another voter approval. The city collects fees with property taxes and applies the same penalties and collection procedures to unpaid fees. The city can keep 1% for collection and must send the district its money within 60 days. Owners with multiple parcels pay for each parcel.

Legal protections for district board members

The district must cover its officers and board members for legal liabilities to the fullest extent state law allows. The law also limits their personal liability for acts or failures tied to district duties. Protections do not cover bad-faith acts, intentional misconduct, knowing lawbreaking, or transactions giving them an improper personal benefit. The district can buy liability insurance for these officials.

New security district for Regency Park

The law creates the Regency Park Townhomes Crime Prevention and Security District as a local government body in Orleans Parish. Its borders are Morrison Road, Downman Road, Seabrook Place, and Countess Lane. It can fund extra patrols, lighting, signs, upkeep, and beautification, but cannot replace existing public services or staff. It can contract with public or private groups, acquire or lease equipment, and accept voluntary donations and grants. District money must serve district purposes; no donation or grant amount is guaranteed. Five members vote: the townhomes association’s president, secretary, treasurer, and two district residents appointed by its governing board. The townhomes manager serves without a vote. Association officers and the manager serve while holding those jobs. Appointed residents initially serve two- and three-year terms, chosen by lot, then three-year terms; replacements finish unexpired terms. The board chooses its officers, and a majority of voting members is needed to conduct business. Members receive no pay but can receive reimbursement for reasonable expenses. Meetings must follow open-meeting laws, and residents can see meeting minutes. The district must adopt an annual budget under state law and is subject to review by the Legislative Auditor. If the district ends, its funds go to New Orleans in a separate account used only for security in the former district area.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Candace N. Newell

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 130 • No: 9

Senate vote • 5/20/2026

Rules suspended. Read by title, passed by a vote of 33 yeas and 0 nays, and ordered returned to the House. Motion to reconsider tabled.

Yes: 33 • No: 0

House vote • 4/23/2026

Read third time by title, roll called on final passage, yeas 85, nays 9. Finally passed, title adopted, ordered to the Senate.

Yes: 85 • No: 9

House vote • 4/20/2026

Reported favorably

Yes: 12 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 430.

    5/29/2026House

  2. Effective date: 05/29/2026.

    5/29/2026House

  3. Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.

    5/25/2026House

  4. Received from the Senate without amendments.

    5/25/2026House

  5. Sent to the Governor for executive approval.

    5/22/2026House

  6. Signed by the President of the Senate.

    5/21/2026Senate

  7. Rules suspended. Read by title, passed by a vote of 33 yeas and 0 nays, and ordered returned to the House. Motion to reconsider tabled.

    5/20/2026Senate

  8. Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments. Read by title and passed to third reading and final passage.

    5/13/2026Senate

  9. Read by title and referred to the Legislative Bureau.

    5/12/2026Senate

  10. Reported favorably.

    5/11/2026Senate

  11. Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Local and Municipal Affairs.

    4/28/2026Senate

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

    4/27/2026Senate

  13. Read by title, returned to the calendar.

    4/23/2026House

  14. Called from the calendar.

    4/23/2026House

  15. Read third time by title, roll called on final passage, yeas 85, nays 9. Finally passed, title adopted, ordered to the Senate.

    4/23/2026House

  16. Scheduled for floor debate on 04/23/2026.

    4/22/2026House

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

    4/21/2026House

  18. Reported favorably (12-0).

    4/20/2026House

  19. Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Municipal, Parochial and Cultural Affairs.

    3/16/2026House

  20. Read by title. Lies over under the rules.

    3/11/2026House

  21. First appeared in the Interim Calendar on 2/27/2026.

    2/27/2026House

  22. Prefiled. To be introduced at a later date.

    2/24/2026House

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