HB 1171 Louisiana House · 2026 Regular Session

WILDLIFE/MGT AREAS: Authorizes the use of airboats in the Maurepas Swamp Wildlife Management Area

This bill authorizes the use of airboats in the Maurepas Swamp Wildlife Management Area while establishing specific rules to limit their impact. It restricts airboat operations to a window between March 1 and September 1 each year and confines them to existing pipeline and power line paths, sloughs, and designated pull boat runs. Additionally, the legislation requires any airboat engine to be equipped with a muffler or similar device to reduce noise pollution. These measures aim to balance recreational access with environmental protection within the designated wildlife area.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
House Passage
May 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 31, 2026 Last action May 6, 2026
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What changed between versions

HB1171 Original HB1171 Engrossed · 2 edits · May 5, 2026
MINOR
The bill was formally amended from 'Original' to 'Engrossed' status, indicating it has passed its final reading and is ready for signature. The substantive policy content regarding airboat use in the Maurepas Swamp Wildlife Management Area remains unchanged, with no new definitions, funding, or eligibility criteria added.
TECHNICAL

The bill title was updated from 'HB 1171 Original' to 'HB 1171 Engrossed', reflecting its progression through the legislative process.

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Floor votes · House May 5, 2026

How they voted

912
Passed · 12 other
Total votes 105
May 5, 2026
D Democratic33
26 Yea 2 Nay 5
78% Yea
R Republican72
65 Yea 7
90% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
8
Key actions
2
Committee
2
May 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
Read third time by title, roll called on final passage, yeas 92, nays 2. Finally passed, title adopted, ordered to the Senate.
lower
Apr 28, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably (13-2).
lower
Apr 1, 2026
Committee
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environment.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Shane Mack
RRepublican
LA
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