Louisiana Legislative Overview – 2025 Session
LOUISIANA Legislative Overview – 2025 Session
(Adjourned on June 12, 2025)
3 pet related items were proposed during the 2025 legislative session, 2 of which were designated as priority by the Pet Advocacy Network.
Final Disposition of Priority ISSUES:
| BILL # | SUMMARY | FINAL DISPOSITION |
| HB 9 | Pet Care Services – Sales Tax: Amends Title 47 (Revenue & Taxation), Chapter 2 (Sales Tax) of Louisiana Revised Statutes by adding a new Section 303.3 (Services) to provide for sales and use tax on certain services (to include pet grooming, boarding, sitting, training, and obedience services). | DIED ON HOUSE CALENDAR (SESSION ADJOURNED) |
| HB 492 | Animal Cruelty Offense Amendment: Amends Title 14 (Criminal Law), Section 14:102.1 (Cruelty to Animals; Simple and Aggravated) of Louisiana Revised Statutes to amend the offenses of simple cruelty to animals and aggravated cruelty to animals. | ENACTED (EFFECTIVE ON 8/1/25) |
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