AMUSEMENTS/SPORTS: Provides for agents and athletes. (gov sig) (EN +$62,400 GF EX See Note)
SB 389 regulates athlete agents in Louisiana to protect student athletes. It requires agents to register with the state, sets maximum fees, and bans "anything of value" (like gifts or loans) that could jeopardize athletic eligibility. The bill mandates clear disclosures in endorsement contracts and prohibits agents from recruiting athletes during school seasons or accepting payments for securing team employment. It directly affects student athletes in Louisiana schools and colleges, as well as agents seeking to represent them, by creating enforceable standards and penalties for violations.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
May 2026
Senate Passage
May 2026
House Passage
May 2026
Signed into Law
Jun 2026
Introduced Feb 27, 2026
Signed Jun 9, 2026
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What changed between versions
SB389 Original
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SB389 Act 895
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MINOR
The bill was enrolled into Act No. 895, adding a new Section 423.1 that creates specific legal causes of action for educational institutions and athletes to sue agents who violate the law. The definition of 'athlete' was expanded to include students who reside in the state and are eligible for sports at any school, regardless of location, while the definition of 'anything of value' was broadened to explicitly include loans, advances, and mortgages.
Scope change
The bill's scope was expanded to cover student athletes residing in Louisiana who participate in sports at schools outside the state, and the legal remedies available to schools and athletes were strengthened by adding specific tort claims.
ENFORCEMENT
Added Section 423.1 to create specific causes of action, including tortious interference with contract, allowing schools and athletes to sue agents for damages caused by violations.
DEFINITION
Expanded the definition of 'athlete' to include students residing in Louisiana who are eligible to participate in interscholastic or intercollegiate sports at any school, whether located in-state or out-of-state.
Broadened the definition of 'anything of value' to explicitly include loans, advances, payments, and mortgages, ensuring these financial benefits are treated as prohibited inducements.
Floor votes · Senate Apr 21, 2026 · House May 26, 2026
How they voted
36–0
Passed · 4 other
Total votes 40
Apr 21, 2026
D
Democratic12
83% Yea
R
Republican28
92% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
38
Key actions
15
Committee
16
Amendments
2
May 31, 2026
Upper · Passed
Notice House adopted the Conference Committee Report.
upper
May 31, 2026
Lower · Passed
Conference Committee Report read, roll called, yeas 96, nays 0. Having received two-thirds vote of the elected members, the Conference Committee Report was adopted.
lower
May 31, 2026
Lower · Passed
Notice of Senate adoption of Conference Committee Report.
lower
May 31, 2026
Upper · Passed
Conference Committee Report read; adopted by a vote of 35 yeas and 0 nays.
upper
May 29, 2026
Upper · Passed
Conference committee report received.
upper
May 29, 2026
Lower · Passed
Conference Committee report received. Lies over under the rules.
lower
May 28, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate conference committee members appointed: Connick, Hensgens, and Luneau.
upper
May 28, 2026
Upper · Passed
Notice House Conference Committee members appointed.
upper
May 27, 2026
Introduced
Notice of Senate rejecting House amendments.
lower
May 27, 2026
Upper · Passed
Amendments proposed by the House read and concurred in by a vote of 37 yeas and 0 nays.
upper
May 26, 2026
Lower · Passed
Read third time by title, roll called on final passage, yeas 95, nays 0. The bill, having received two-thirds vote of the elected members, was finally passed, ordered to the Senate.
lower
May 19, 2026
Introduced
Reported with Legislative Bureau amendments.
lower
May 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported with amendments (8-0). Referred to the Legislative Bureau.
lower
Apr 28, 2026
Committee
Read by title, recommitted to the Committee on Civil Law and Procedure.
lower
Apr 28, 2026
Lower · Passed
Discharged from the Committee on Commerce.
lower
Apr 23, 2026
Committee
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Commerce.
lower
Apr 21, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate floor amendments read and adopted. Read by title and passed by a vote of 36 yeas and 0 nays; ordered reengrossed and sent to the House. Motion to reconsider tabled.
upper
Apr 20, 2026
Upper · Passed
Rules suspended. Recalled from Committee.
upper
Apr 13, 2026
Committee
Read by title. Committee amendments read and adopted; ordered engrossed and recommitted to the Committee on Finance.
upper
Apr 8, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported with amendments.
upper
Mar 9, 2026
Committee
Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and International Affairs.
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Patrick Connick
RRepublican
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