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signed · Louisiana · Senate Jun 2, 2026

SB 80: COMMERCIAL REGULATIONS: Provides for the regulation of certain broadband services. (8/1/26) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

SB 80 establishes Louisiana's Office of Broadband Development and Connectivity as the sole authority to oversee and enforce compliance for state-funded broadband programs like GUMBO 2.0, 3.0, and 4.0. It requires broadband providers receiving state funds to meet specific deployment milestones (e.g., 10%, 35%, 60%, 85%, and 100% coverage) before receiving payments, with final disbursements contingent on verified completion. The bill also creates a formal process for residents and municipalities to file complaints about service issues like slow speeds, pricing, or coverage gaps, and authorizes the office to impose penalties for noncompliance. These provisions directly affect broadband grantees, providers using state funds, and residents in areas covered by Louisiana's broadband initiatives.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill establishes Office of Broadband Development to enforce deployment milestones for state-funded broadband programs, directly expanding internet access coverage as required by milestones.90% confidence
Beth Mizell (R)
signed · Louisiana · House Jun 2, 2026

HB 222: MEDICAID: Requires Medicaid to cover dental procedures for certain Medicaid enrollees (EN +$784,370 GF EX See Note)

HB 222 requires Louisiana Medicaid to cover dental procedures when they are medically necessary for a patient to safely receive another Medicaid-covered medical treatment. This directly affects Medicaid enrollees who need dental care as a prerequisite for other covered medical procedures, such as surgeries or chronic condition management. The bill mandates the Louisiana Department of Health to update the state’s federal Medicaid plan, create necessary administrative rules, and submit required amendments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. It does not expand general dental coverage but targets specific cases where dental treatment is a medical necessity for other covered care.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands Medicaid dental coverage for medically necessary procedures, improving access to integrated care and preventing treatment delays for covered medical services.95% confidence
Stephanie Berault (R) · 35 co-sponsors
signed · Louisiana · House Jun 2, 2026

HB 218: SCHOOLS: Requires the inclusion of questions pertaining to food insecurity on a residency questionnaire administered to public school students (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

HB 218 requires Louisiana public schools to screen all students in grades K-12 for food insecurity at enrollment and once per semester, plus during school health clinic visits. The bill mandates using a free, age-appropriate screening tool selected by the state Department of Education and Health, with results kept confidential except for parents/guardians or authorized school staff. Schools must refer identified students to resources like meal programs, food pantries, and public assistance. Charter schools are exempt from this requirement under Section 3996(B)(24), but the bill applies directly to public school students and their families.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires food insecurity screenings and referrals to meal programs, addressing a key barrier to student learning and educational access in K-12 schools.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill requires school food insecurity screenings and referrals to meal programs/public assistance, addressing a social determinant of health and supporting public health initiatives as defined in the topic.85% confidence
Vanessa LaFleur (D) · 24 co-sponsors
signed · Louisiana · House Jun 2, 2026

HB 198: HEALTH: Provides relative to Medicaid reimbursement of ambulatory surgical centers for certain procedures (EN +$400,228 GF EX See Note)

HB 198 requires Louisiana's Medicaid program to reimburse ambulatory surgical centers at least 100% of the Medicare rate for gastroenterology procedures. This directly affects outpatient surgical centers providing these specific medical services and ensures they receive consistent, updated payments. The bill mandates annual reimbursement adjustments to match Medicare rate changes and requires the Louisiana Department of Health to implement these changes by October 1, 2026. It also authorizes the Department to create necessary rules under state administrative procedures. This policy change standardizes payments for a defined set of procedures, aiming to maintain provider access to Medicaid coverage.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates Medicaid reimbursement at 100% Medicare rate for gastroenterology procedures, ensuring fair payments and improving access to outpatient surgical services.95% confidence
Michael Echols (R) · 4 co-sponsors
signed · Louisiana · House Jun 2, 2026

HB 181: MEDICAID: Provides for Medicaid fraud detection and prevention (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG EX See Note)

HB 181 authorizes the Louisiana Department of Revenue to share state income tax return data with the legislative auditor exclusively to improve Medicaid program integrity. It specifically permits this data sharing to verify Medicaid eligibility accuracy, detect fraud, and comply with existing Medicaid fraud laws. The bill restricts the use of this data to these three purposes only and requires formal agreements between agencies for data sharing. This affects Medicaid program participants and administrators by enabling targeted fraud prevention through cross-agency data access.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesUses tax data to prevent Medicaid fraud, promoting fiscal responsibility and protecting public funds from waste, aligning with budget integrity.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill strengthens Medicaid program integrity by enabling fraud detection and prevention, protecting program funds and ensuring proper healthcare access for beneficiaries.95% confidence
Tony Bacala (R)
signed · Louisiana · House Jun 2, 2026

HB 205: ELECTIONS/COMMISSIONERS: Provides for compensation for election commissioners (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

HB 205 increases pay for Louisiana election day workers, directly affecting commissioners who serve at polling places. It sets new compensation rates: $350 for a commissioner-in-charge, $345 for those managing multiple precincts, $100 for certified commissioners, $230 for others with certification, and $35 for uncertified staff. The bill also allows an additional $100 per day during emergencies declared by the governor, upon parish board request. The changes take effect January 1, 2027, and apply to all election day work and required training.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentIncreases compensation rates for election workers, directly advancing wage standards under labor & employment policies with explicit pay structure.95% confidence
Tony Bacala (R) · 40 co-sponsors
signed · Louisiana · Senate Jun 2, 2026

SB 132: SCHOOLS: Provides that each public school board is to install exterior master key boxes to allow for rapid entry, response, and rescue by law enforcement and first responders during a school crisis. (8/1/26) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)

SB 132 requires Louisiana public school districts to install secure, wall-mounted exterior key boxes at every public school by January 1, 2027. These boxes must contain copies of all building keys and printed campus maps to enable rapid access for law enforcement and first responders during emergencies. The bill mandates collaboration between school boards and local law enforcement to determine optimal box locations and specifies that boxes must meet anti-theft safety standards. This directly affects all Louisiana public school districts, requiring them to implement this safety measure using state-appropriated funds.
Caleb Kleinpeter (R)
signed · Louisiana · Senate Jun 2, 2026

SB 149: BONDS: Provides relative to the issuance and sale of general obligation bonds. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

SB 149 amends Louisiana law governing the issuance and sale of state general obligation bonds. It updates bid requirements, mandating that winning bidders (excluding federal/state entities) must submit a deposit of two percent of the bond value via wire transfer, certified check, or surety bond. The bill also clarifies that bond maturity dates and sinking fund payments can be set flexibly at annual or semiannual intervals, without requiring equal amounts each period. This procedural change directly affects state agencies issuing bonds and their bidders.
Franklin Foil (R)
signed · Louisiana · Senate Jun 2, 2026

SB 155: HEALTH/ACC INSURANCE: Provides for coverage of certain dental care when connected with cancer treatment. (gov sig) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)

SB 155 requires Louisiana health insurers to cover medically necessary dental procedures directly related to cancer treatment, such as infection prevention/treatment or addressing tooth decay caused by chemotherapy, radiation, or biological therapy. It specifically covers procedures within 30 days before treatment, during treatment, or as a result of treatment (including obturators for oral cavity defects), but excludes routine preventive care like cleanings. The law applies to all new health insurance plans issued on or after January 1, 2027, with existing plans required to comply by January 1, 2028. It does not apply to short-term policies, limited-benefit plans, or excepted benefits.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires insurers to cover cancer-treatment-related dental procedures, expanding health insurance coverage for medically necessary care during cancer treatment.90% confidence
Kirk Talbot (R) · 14 co-sponsors
signed · Louisiana · Senate Jun 2, 2026

SB 157: SCHOOLS: Provides for paid parental leave for eligible employees. (gov sig) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)

SB 157 would require Louisiana public school districts to provide eligible educators with six weeks (240 hours) of paid parental leave at 100% of base pay for qualifying events like birth, adoption, foster placement, or pregnancy loss. This applies to full- or part-time school employees with at least one year of service, covering both parents who are eligible. Schools must adopt written policies, provide advance notice to employees about their rights, and prohibit counting this leave as an absence that could lead to disciplinary action. The bill does not override existing better benefits in union contracts or other laws but mandates this new standard for public school employees.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides paid parental leave for educators, directly supporting teacher retention and well-being in K-12 schools.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides 6 weeks paid parental leave (100% base pay) for school employees, expanding worker benefits and protecting parental rights per bill language.95% confidence
Sam Jenkins (D) · 27 co-sponsors
signed · Louisiana · Senate Jun 2, 2026

SB 202: ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT: Provides for the increase of parish board of election supervisor meetings in certain parishes for certain races. (8/1/26) (EN +$192,000 GF EX See Note)

SB 202 increases compensation for Louisiana parish election board members during presidential and congressional elections. It raises the maximum number of compensated days from six to eight for these elections, while adding $50 per day for non-public official members who testify in court as subpoenaed witnesses related to election duties. The bill affects all parish election boards in Louisiana overseeing presidential or congressional elections, without limiting the change to specific parishes. This amendment updates existing compensation rules to provide greater financial support for board members during high-stakes election cycles.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill increases compensation for election board members ($50/day for court testimony) and raises paid days, directly enhancing wages for workers in specific roles, aligning with labor wage support indicators.95% confidence
Caleb Kleinpeter (R) · 1 co-sponsor
signed · Louisiana · Senate Jun 2, 2026

SB 228: LOCAL FINANCE: Constitutional amendment to allow for the use of public funds to replace drinking water utility service lines located on private property. (2/3 - CA13s1(A)) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)

SB 228 proposes a constitutional amendment allowing Louisiana local governments to use public funds to identify, inventory, remove, and replace drinking water pipes made of hazardous materials (like lead, copper, or galvanized steel) on private property owned by utility customers. It directly affects residents with older pipes who currently bear the full cost of replacement. The key mechanism adds a new provision to the state constitution permitting this public funding for hazardous pipe replacement, subject to voter approval. If passed, it would shift the financial responsibility for replacing unsafe pipes from homeowners to local governments. The amendment requires voter approval in the 2026 election.
Royce Duplessis (D) · 24 co-sponsors
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