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 wages and benefits, recruiting members, filing grievances, and any other activities that primarily benefit the labor organization. Any employment contract or policy that provides compensation for these activities is deemed against public policy and is considered null and void.

The bill also allows for enforcement by the attorney general or district attorney, and grants standing to taxpayers to bring actions against public employers for violations. It clarifies that the prohibition does not apply to existing contracts prior to the bill's effective date, nor does it prevent public employees or labor organizations from engaging in designated activities. Additionally, the bill preempts any inconsistent regulations by public employers and exempts law enforcement and firefighter services from its provisions. Amendments made by the House Committee on Labor and Industrial Relations include the addition of charter schools to the definition of public employer and a modification allowing, rather than requiring, enforcement by the attorney general or district attorney.