HB1238 Louisiana Behind the Counter Protection Act
Summary
The Louisiana House passed HB1238, the Louisiana Behind the Counter Protection Act, on April 10, 2026. The bill was reported favorably by the Committee on Labor and Industrial Relations (6-4 vote) and now proceeds to the Senate for consideration. The legislation establishes protections for workers who serve customers from behind counters, including pharmacy and retail employees.
What changed
HB1238 establishes the Louisiana Behind the Counter Protection Act. The bill passed the Louisiana House on April 10, 2026, with a favorable committee report from the Labor and Industrial Relations Committee. The substitute bill, which replaced HB No. 422, now awaits Senate action.
Affected employers, particularly pharmacies and retail establishments with counter workers, should monitor the bill as it proceeds through the Senate. If enacted, the legislation would impose new workplace protection requirements for employees who serve customers from behind counters, potentially including safety measures, staffing requirements, or other worker safeguards.
What to do next
- Monitor bill progress through Louisiana Senate
- Assess current counter worker safety protocols
- Evaluate potential employment law compliance requirements
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ChangeBridge / Louisiana / HB1238 Passed HB1238 House Bill Passed 2026-04-10
Enacts the Louisiana Behind the Counter Protection Act (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
Bill Details
State Louisiana
Session 2026 Regular Session
Chamber House
Official Source www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26r...
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Sponsors
Dixon McMakin (Rep - R)
Action History
2026-04-13 H Read by title, substitute title adopted, lies over in the same order of business, substitute for HB No. 422 reported by the Committee on Labor and Industrial Relations (6-4). 2026-04-10 H Read by title.
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