La. Privacy Bill Heads to House Floor
A Louisiana House panel advanced a privacy bill Tuesday to the full chamber despite continuing concerns by members and stakeholders about the comprehensive measure. The House and Governmental Affairs Committee voted 9-2 to clear HB-987 in its second hearing on…
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the bill (see 2205110049). Noting he continues to receive comments, sponsor Rep. Daryl Deshotel (R) said he knows the bill has problems and will work on amendments before it gets to a House vote: "I don't want to pass a bill that's going to affect Louisiana's businesses in a negative way." Some changes made in the Commerce Committee -- supported by Microsoft -- went too far, said Deshotel, saying his goal is to align Louisiana with other states that passed privacy laws. The bill could have major impact for businesses, said Rep. Barry Ivey (R): “It is important that we get it right." Vice Chair Royce Duplessis (D) said he still has “questions about just what the bill does” and sees “a lot of work to be done.” TechNet and Louisiana Press Association officials testified against the bill. While praising Deshotel for working with LPA on its concerns, General Counsel Scott Sternberg said, “I still don't know what this bill does.”