House Resolution No. by Representative Freeman establishes the Real-time Fence-line Air Monitoring and Alert System Task Force, which is tasked with studying the implementation of real-time air monitoring systems at Louisiana's highest-risk petroleum refineries and chemical manufacturing facilities. The resolution emphasizes the importance of clean air for public health and economic stability, noting that Louisiana has some of the highest rates of industrial air pollution and associated health risks in the nation. The task force will evaluate the costs and benefits of installing these monitoring systems, which can detect multiple pollutants and provide real-time alerts to first responders and local communities.

The task force will consist of members from various state departments and organizations, including the Department of Environmental Quality and the Louisiana Chemical Association, and will be chaired by the secretary of the Department of Environmental Quality or their designee. The task force is required to convene by August 1, 2026, and submit a comprehensive report detailing their findings, including the effectiveness of the monitoring systems, associated costs, and current practices for managing industrial chemical releases, by February 15, 2027. This initiative aims to enhance public health protections while supporting the state's vital petrochemical industry.