HEALTH: Requests the Department of Children and Family Services to study the feasibility of implementing a 233 helpline as an additional resource for sexual abuse victims in this state

This resolution asks the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services to investigate whether it is possible to create a 233 helpline specifically for adults who have experienced sexual abuse. The bill directs the department to study how such a service could be funded and to plan a marketing campaign to increase public awareness of the line. The department must submit a written report detailing these findings and cost estimates to the state's health and welfare committees by February 1, 2025. This request is based on state data indicating that a significant portion of Louisiana residents have faced sexual violence, suggesting a need for additional support resources beyond existing child abuse hotlines.