Louisiana ranks 19th of 50 in the 2026 Federalism Scorecard, with a score of 16.50.
Louisiana Rankings at a Glance
Rank: 19th of 50
Score: 16.50
2025: 38th, 3.02
Change: up 19 places, +13.48 points
National median: 12.88
Enacted both a REINS-style legislative-oversight law (SB 59) and a judicial non-deference statute (HB 99) in 2025.
How Louisiana Compares to Its Neighbors
Louisiana's 3 bordering states are Arkansas (18th, 16.60), Mississippi (49th, -15.50), Texas (29th, 6.70), averaging 2.60.
