Louisiana HB 568 (2026) introduced to enhance drug-free school zone penalties for marijuana-related UCDSL violations (R.S. 40:981.3)

Louisiana House Bill 568 (2026 Regular Session) has been introduced to amend R.S. 40:981.3(D) and add R.S. 40:981.3(A)(4) and (E) to modify/enhance penalty provisions applicable to marijuana-related violations of the Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Law occurring within 2,000 feet of a school zone. Compliance teams supporting operations near schools should monitor the bill because enacted changes could increase criminal exposure and alter enforcement risk for covered conduct.