House Bill No. 571, introduced by Representative Crews, aims to regulate designated labor organization activities within employment contracts for public employees in Louisiana. The bill defines key terms such as "employment contract," "public employee," "public employer," "labor organization," and "designated labor organization activities." It prohibits public employers from using public funds for these activities, which include political advocacy, lobbying, negotiating employment terms, recruiting members, and filing grievances. Any employment contract or policy that compensates public employees for these activities will be deemed null and void, reinforcing the state's public policy against the private use of public funds.

The bill also outlines enforcement mechanisms, allowing the attorney general or district attorney to take action against violations, and grants standing to taxpayers to sue public employers for breaches of the law. However, it clarifies that existing contracts prior to the bill's effective date are not affected, and it does not prevent public employees or labor organizations from engaging in designated activities. Additionally, the bill exempts law enforcement and firefighter services from its provisions, ensuring that these sectors are not impacted by the new regulations.