Louisiana has a restrictive legislative landscape for transgender individuals, with multiple anti-trans bills introduced in 2023 and 2024. While many 2023 bills were vetoed by Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards, they gained traction under Republican Governor Jeff Landry in 2024. No specific anti-trans bills are detailed for 2025, but the 2026 session includes HB578 redefining "sex" as assigned at birth.
2023 (Vetoed but later advanced):
- HB463/HB468: Banned gender-affirming care for minors with no parental exceptions
- Passed legislature but vetoed by Governor Edwards
- Gained traction post-Landry election
- HB466: "Don't Say Gay/Queer/Trans" bill
- Prohibited school discussions of sexual orientation or gender identity
- Allowed refusals based on religious/moral convictions
- Passed but vetoed
- HB81: Required schools to use birth certificate names/pronouns unless parents consented in writing
- Allowed religious/moral opt-outs; advanced in Senate
2024:
- Advanced bills barring transgender people from using bathrooms, locker rooms, and facilities matching their gender identity in public schools, jails, and shelters
- State defined "sex" as assigned at birth in law (redundant with later proposals)
2026 (Ongoing Session, March 9–June 1):
- HB578: Defines "sex" as assigned at birth for government systems/forms
- Criticized as redundant and disrespectful to trans people
2023:
- 4 tracked bills primarily in healthcare and education
- Other measures passed legislature targeting LGBTQ+ youth but were vetoed
2024:
- Bills advanced barring transgender people from using facilities matching gender identity
2025:
- No specific anti-trans bills listed in sources
Governor John Bel Edwards (Democrat, 2023):
- Vetoed multiple anti-trans bills citing harm to vulnerable children
- Veto overrides failed
Governor Jeff Landry (Republican, 2024-present):
- Enabled advancement of similar measures previously vetoed
| Name |
Party |
Chamber |
Key Actions |
| Gov. John Bel Edwards |
D |
Governor |
Vetoed 2023 anti-trans bills (HB463, HB466, HB81) |
| Gov. Jeff Landry |
R |
Governor |
Enabled advancement of anti-trans measures in 2024 |
| Date |
Event |
| 2023 |
4 anti-trans bills tracked; all vetoed by Gov. Edwards |
| 2024 |
Bills advanced barring transgender people from facilities matching gender identity |
| 2024 |
State defined "sex" as assigned at birth |
| March 9, 2026 |
HB578 introduced (ongoing session) |
- Louisiana Trans Oral History - 2023 Legislature
- LGBT Archives Louisiana - Anti-LGBTQ Legislation
- Louisiana Trans Advocates - Legislative Tracker
- Trans Legislation Tracker 2023/LA
- Louisiana Legislature - View Document
- LGBT Map - Bathroom Bans
Last updated: 2026-04-02