House Bill No. [insert number] proposes the enactment of R.S. 26:81.2 and 281.2, which establishes a temporary moratorium on the issuance of alcoholic beverage permits within District 2 of the Louisiana House of Representatives. This moratorium will be in effect from August 1, 2026, to December 31, 2027, prohibiting the granting of permits for the sale of alcoholic beverages in this area. The bill specifically applies to licensed premises with a Class B or Class C permit that have less than five thousand square feet of public habitable floor area. However, exceptions are made for licensed premises located within the Shreveport Downtown Development District, Bossier City, and for premises purchased by the owner of another licensed establishment, provided they comply with all relevant laws at the time of acquisition.

Additionally, the bill allows for the continuation and renewal of valid permits existing as of August 1, 2026, as long as the permit holders remain compliant with all applicable laws and local ordinances. If a permit holder ceases operations or fails to maintain a valid permit for any reason, they will not be eligible for renewal, and no new permits will be issued for additional locations within District 2 during the moratorium period. The bill is set to take effect upon the governor's signature or after the expiration of the time for bills to become law without signature.