HCR 19 Louisiana House · 2026 Regular Session

CHILDREN/LEGITIMATION: Directs the Louisiana State Law Institute to study the presumption of parentage

This bill directs the Louisiana State Law Institute to study how paternity presumptions work in the state and whether they should be changed. It specifically asks the institute to examine current laws that presume a husband is the father of a child born during or shortly after a marriage, even if he is not the biological father. The study must be completed and reported to the legislature by February 1, 2027. This resolution does not change any laws immediately but instead orders a review of existing parentage rules to determine if reforms are needed. The bill affects families by potentially leading to changes in how paternity is legally established in Louisiana.

Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2026

Committee Review

Apr 2026

House Passage

Apr 2026

Senate Passage

Apr 2026

Governor

Introduced Mar 17, 2026 Last action May 21, 2026

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What changed between versions

HCR19 Engrossed → HCR19 Enrolled · 2 edits · May 5, 2026

MINOR

The bill was finalized as an enrolled resolution, changing the header from 'Engrossed' to 'Enrolled' and adding official signatures from the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate. The substantive policy content regarding the study of paternity laws remains identical to the previous version.

Scope change

No change in scope or applicability; the legislative intent and requirements are unchanged.

TECHNICAL

The document status was updated from 'Engrossed' to 'Enrolled', indicating the bill has passed both chambers and is ready for the Governor's signature.

Signatures for the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate were added to the final page.

Floor votes · Senate Apr 29, 2026 · House Apr 13, 2026

How they voted

32–0

Passed · 8 other

Total votes 40

Apr 29, 2026

D Democratic12

9 Yea 3

75% Yea

R Republican28

23 Yea 5

82% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

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Key actions

Committee

Apr 29, 2026

Upper · Passed

Read by title and concurred in by a vote of 30 yeas and 0 nays. Ordered returned to the House.

upper

Apr 28, 2026

Upper · Passed

Reported favorably.

upper

Apr 13, 2026

Lower · Passed

Read by title, roll called on final consideration, yeas 90, nays 5. The resolution was adopted and ordered to the Senate.

lower

Mar 30, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported favorably (7-0-1).

lower

Mar 18, 2026

Committee

Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Civil Law and Procedure.

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors