STATE DEPARTMENT: Provides for the division of election integrity within the Department of State (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

This bill reorganizes a unit within the Louisiana Department of State by renaming the Elections Compliance Unit to the Division of Election Integrity. The new division is authorized to independently investigate allegations of election irregularities in any parish or municipality and to respond to complaints from election officials or the public. It grants the division specific powers, such as issuing subpoenas for records and allowing employees to enter polling places during early voting or on election day to check operations. If an investigation reveals a potential crime or violation of election laws, the findings must be transferred to the appropriate prosecutorial agency for further action.