Senate Bill No. by Senator Fesi aims to regulate the commercial menhaden fishery in Louisiana by enacting R.S. 56:325.7. The bill establishes specific fishing buffers for the menhaden season, which will apply to all waters one-half statute mile seaward of the inside-outside line, as well as certain designated areas further seaward from various passes. Additionally, it permanently closes all other inside waters and passes to menhaden fishing. The bill also provides detailed geographic coordinates for the boundaries of the fishing areas, including specific locations in Breton and Chandeleur Sounds.

Furthermore, the bill retains the existing authority of the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission to create rules for the protection of fish, while explicitly prohibiting any modifications to the established commercial menhaden fishery coastal buffer restrictions until August 1, 2028. This measure is intended to ensure the sustainability of the menhaden fishery and protect the ecosystem. The provisions of the bill will take effect on August 1, 2026.