Louisiana lawmakers could have more foreign trips covered by outside groups

By: Julie O'Donoghue

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: March 26, 2026

Words: 744

Last Updated: 4 months ago

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Louisiana lawmakers would be able to accept a wider range of international travel paid for by outside groups without having to disclose those trips publicly under new legislation, according to an expert.

The Louisiana House of Representatives voted 74-20 Wednesday for House Bill 260, sponsored by Rep. C. Travis Johnson, D-Vidalia. It would allow nonprofits, political organizations, foreign governments and others to pay for more international trips for state lawmakers.

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