Senate Bill No. 275, introduced by Senator Lambert, establishes the Louisiana Community Air Monitoring Reliability Act, which aims to set standards for community air monitoring programs operated by non-governmental entities. The bill outlines the purpose of these programs, which is to ensure that the data collected provides the public with accurate air quality information. It applies to entities that receive public or private funds for developing and maintaining air monitoring programs and includes definitions for key terms such as "criteria air pollutants" and "hazardous air pollutants." The bill mandates that monitoring programs adhere to science-based standards and outlines requirements for data collection integrity and communication.

Additionally, the bill specifies that if monitoring data indicates noncompliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality may take necessary actions to address the issue, consistent with the federal Clean Air Act. However, it prohibits the use of data from non-compliant monitoring programs for issuing fines, penalties, or enforcement actions, as well as for alleging violations of environmental laws. The act will take effect upon the governor's signature or after the designated time for gubernatorial action.