Louisiana HB 568 (2026 Regular Session) proposes changing drug-free school zone penalty enhancement for marijuana-related UCDSL violations (R.S. 40:981.3)

Louisiana HB 568 (2026 Regular Session), per the official bill digest, proposes to amend R.S. 40:981.3(D) and add R.S. 40:981.3(A)(4) and (E) to modify the penalty enhancement framework for Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Law violations occurring within 2,000 feet of a school (“drug-free school zone”) when the violation is with respect to marijuana. The digest summary indicates a proposed maximum imprisonment of up to one year and an optional fine up to $1,000 for marijuana-related school-zone enhancements. Compliance impact: if enacted, this would change Louisiana criminal penalty exposure calculations for marijuana-related controlled-substance offenses in school-zone contexts (relevant to enforcement risk assessments and policy/training for regulated entities and stakeholders).