HR 360 Louisiana House · 2026 Regular Session

CHILDREN: Creates the Task Force on Child Well-Being, Parental Rights, and Family Court Fairness

This bill amends HR 360 to include the director of the Governor's Office on Women's Policy as a member of the newly created Task Force on Child Well-Being, Parental Rights, and Family Court Fairness. The task force is designed to study issues related to children, parental rights, and the fairness of family court proceedings within the state. By adding this specific role to the committee, the legislation expands the group's composition without altering its primary purpose or functions. The change ensures that the perspective of the Governor's Office on Women's Policy is represented in the task force's work.
Bill status passed 2 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
House Failed
Jun 2026
Governor
Introduced May 27, 2026 Last action Jun 3, 2026
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What changed between versions

HR360 Original HR360 Enrolled · 4 edits · Jun 1, 2026
MODERATE
The bill was finalized as an enrolled House Resolution, changing its status from a draft proposal to an official legislative document. The most significant substantive change is the renaming of the task force from 'Parental Rights' to 'Parental Bonds,' shifting the focus from legal rights to family relationships. Additionally, the membership composition was expanded to include representatives from the Department of Children and Family Services and the Louisiana Family Forum, while the original sponsor's district was removed from the list of appointing authorities.
Scope change
The scope of the task force's membership was broadened to include more diverse stakeholders, specifically adding the Department of Children and Family Services and the Louisiana Family Forum to the appointing authorities.
DEFINITION

The task force name was changed from 'Parental Rights' to 'Parental Bonds,' altering the focus from legal entitlements to family relationships.

ELIGIBILITY

Two new appointing authorities were added: the Department of Children and Family Services and the Louisiana Family Forum.

The requirement for the state representative of House District No. 88 to be a member was removed from the task force composition list.

TECHNICAL

The document format was updated from a draft 'Original' version to an official 'Enrolled' version, indicating final passage.

Floor votes · House Jun 1, 2026

How they voted

5139
Failed · 15 other
Total votes 105
Jun 1, 2026
D Democratic33
17 Yea 11 Nay 5
51% Yea
R Republican72
34 Yea 28 Nay 10
47% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Jun 1, 2026
Lower · Passed
Read by title, amended, roll called, yeas 51, nays 39. The resolution was adopted.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Legislator
Party
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District
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Photo of Kathy Edmonston
Kathy Edmonston
RRepublican
LA
88