# Bryan Fontenot

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American politician serving in the Louisiana House of Representatives

Bryan Fontenot Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from the 55th district Incumbent Assumed office January 13, 2020 Preceded by Dee Richard Personal details Born c. 1978 (age 47–48) Party Republican Children 2 Education L. E. Fletcher Technical Community College

**Bryan Fontenot** is an American politician, former law enforcement officer, and businessman serving as a member of the [Louisiana House of Representatives](/source/Louisiana_House_of_Representatives) from the 55th district. He assumed office on January 13, 2020.

## Education

Fontenot graduated from [Thibodaux High School](/source/Thibodaux_High_School) in 1996 and studied criminal justice at [L. E. Fletcher Technical Community College](/source/L._E._Fletcher_Technical_Community_College).[1]

## Career

Prior to entering politics, Fontenot owned Thibodaux Driving School, worked at the [Lafourche Parish](/source/Lafourche_Parish%2C_Louisiana) Sheriff's Office,[2] and was a commander in the [Thibodaux](/source/Thibodaux%2C_Louisiana) Police Department's Bureau of Narcotics. He is also the owner and CEO of BRYCO Land Developments.[3]

In 2014, Fontenot was elected as [justice of the peace](/source/Justice_of_the_peace) in Lafourche Parish, then to the [Louisiana House of Representatives](/source/Louisiana_House_of_Representatives) in October 2019.[4] He has voted to support the criminalization of [in vitro fertilization](/source/In_vitro_fertilization) and some forms of birth control. He is staunchly [anti-abortion](/source/History_of_abortion#Criminalization) and has supported bills that propose the prosecution of women for murder if they receive abortions[5][6] or [miscarry](/source/Miscarriage) (medically known as "spontaneous abortion") without exception for rape, incest, or protection of the life of the mother.[7][8] Fontenot voted in 2021 in support of [permitless concealed carry](/source/Constitutional_carry) and opposed increasing the age requisite for gun purchase, stating that those under the age limit would circumvent this rule by obtaining firearms illegally.[9] In 2022, he proposed paying for more advanced technology to curb crime by regulating [golf carts](/source/Golf_cart) and granting permits to drive them along the side of the road.[10]

In 2024, Fontenot voted in favor of advancing House Bill 545 from the Administration of Criminal Justice committee.[11] The bill, filed by [Republican](/source/Republican_Party_(United_States)) [Beryl Amedee](/source/Beryl_Amedee), would remove legal protections for obscenity from teachers and librarians in all Louisiana public schools.[12]

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["State Representative Bryan Fontenot"](https://house.louisiana.gov/H_Reps/members?ID=55). *house.louisiana.gov*. Retrieved February 22, 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** Writer, Julia Arenstam Staff. ["Thibodaux justice of the peace to run for state representative"](https://www.houmatoday.com/story/news/2019/01/28/thibodaux-justice-of-peace-to-run-for-state-representative/6185041007/). *The Courier*. Retrieved January 6, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Bryan Fontenot's Biography"](https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/biography/186988/bryan-fontenot). *Vote Smart*. Retrieved February 22, 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Bryan Fontenot"](https://ballotpedia.org/Bryan_Fontenot). *Ballotpedia*. Retrieved February 22, 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** Bort, Ryan (May 5, 2022). ["Louisiana Moves to Charge Women Who Get Abortions With Murder"](https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/louisiana-bill-abortion-homicide-1347890/). *Rolling Stone*. Retrieved May 5, 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["Bill to make abortion a homicide advances in Louisiana"](https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/bill-to-make-abortion-a-homicide-advances-in-louisiana/). *WRIC ABC 8News*. May 5, 2022. Retrieved May 5, 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** McGill, Kevin (May 4, 2022). ["Lawyer: Louisiana abortion bill could subject women to homicide charge"](https://mynbc15.com/news/nation-world/lawyer-louisiana-abortion-bill-could-subject-women-to-homicide-charge-house-committee-vote-new-olreans-rep-danny-mccormick-anti-abortion-attorney-bradley-pierc). *WPMI*. Associated Press. Retrieved May 5, 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** LaRose, Greg (May 5, 2022). ["Abortion would be punishable as murder under new Louisiana proposal"](https://lailluminator.com/2022/05/04/abortion-would-be-punishable-as-murder-under-new-louisiana-proposal/). *Louisiana Illuminator*. Retrieved May 5, 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** Sentell, Will. ["Bill allowing people 21 and older to conceal carry without permit breezes through House"](https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/legislature/bill-allowing-people-21-and-older-to-conceal-carry-without-permit-breezes-through-house/article_3ee9eeee-adcd-11eb-8fb0-af2cebb9fe00.html). The Advocate. Retrieved March 22, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** Copp, Dan (May 25, 2022). ["Thibodaux lawmaker suggests a new way to fight crime in Lafourche. Here's his proposal"](https://www.houmatoday.com/story/news/2022/05/25/thibodaux-lawmaker-proposes-golf-cart-permits-help-fight-crime/9917202002/). Houma Today. Retrieved March 22, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** ["Roll Call and Record Vote"](https://house.louisiana.gov/H_CmteRecordRolCallVotes/RollCallVotes/ACRJ_04162024.pdf) (PDF). *Louisiana House of Representatives*. Retrieved April 16, 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** ["House Bill 545"](https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1351530). *Louisiana House of Representatives*. Retrieved April 16, 2024.

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