HR 202 Louisiana House · 2026 Regular Session

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates April 27, 2026, as Rural Mental Health Day at the capitol

This Louisiana legislative resolution designates Monday, April 27, 2026, as Rural Mental Health Day at the state capitol. The measure aims to recognize the efforts of mental health rehabilitation providers and the Louisiana Rural Mental Health Alliance in supporting rural communities that face challenges accessing care. By officially naming this date, the bill highlights the importance of these services for individuals with serious mental illness and youth with emotional disturbances. The resolution does not change laws or allocate funding but serves as a formal acknowledgment of the ongoing work to improve behavioral health in underserved areas.

Issues: ✓ Healthcare

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Apr 2026

Committee Review

House Passage

Apr 2026

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Apr 27, 2026 Last action Apr 30, 2026

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HR202 Original → HR202 Enrolled · 1 edit · Apr 28, 2026

MINOR

The bill was converted from an original draft to an enrolled version, which involves significant formatting and structural changes rather than substantive policy updates. The core purpose remains unchanged: designating April 27, 2026, as Rural Mental Health Day in Louisiana to recognize efforts to improve mental health access in rural areas. The enrolled version includes official signatures and page numbering adjustments but does not alter the resolution's scope, eligibility, or requirements.

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The document structure was reorganized to match official enrolled format, including the addition of 'ENROLLED' headers, removal of draft identifiers like 'HLS 26RS-4486', and adjustment of page numbering from 'Page 1 of 2' to 'Page 1 of 1'. The legislative text and resolution content remain identical.

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This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

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Committee

Apr 27, 2026

Lower · Passed

Read by title, adopted.

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors