House approves changes to ethics‑complaint process, including disclosure and penalties

May 20, 2025

The House passed a bill by Representative Dickerson that restricts anonymous complaints to the Board of Ethics, authorizes sworn mailed complaints, adds a retaliation provision and creates penalties for knowingly filing false complaints; the measure passed 88–7 after extended floor debate.

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The Louisiana House on Monday approved legislation by Representative Kim Dickerson intended to change how the state Board of Ethics receives and handles complaints. The measure passed 88–7.

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