This bill asks the state's Department of Children and Family Services to study how well current online training rules for school employees are working. The study will focus on whether offering the training in person or shortening its length could help more staff complete the required child abuse reporting courses. Officials will also look into creating a searchable database to track who has finished the training and estimate the costs of any suggested changes. The report on these findings must be sent to the education committees by March 1, 2027.
This bill directs the Louisiana Supreme Court's drug and specialty court program to conduct a study on the potential effectiveness, impact, and costs of establishing behavioral health courts in three specific parishes: Ouachita, East Baton Rouge, and Orleans. The program is required to complete this study and submit its findings and recommendations to relevant House and Senate committees no later than January 1, 2027. This legislative request focuses on gathering data to inform future decisions regarding the expansion of these specialized court programs.
This bill is a formal request from the Louisiana legislature to the U.S. Congress and federal health agencies to speed up research and clinical trials for Acute Myeloid Leukemia. It does not create new laws or change funding directly but instead asks federal officials to prioritize efforts to develop better treatments for this aggressive blood cancer. The resolution also names these proposed research efforts the "Jonas A. Feeley Act" to honor a recent victim of the disease. Ultimately, the measure serves as a symbolic gesture to advocate for increased federal attention on improving survival rates for patients with this condition.
This bill is a concurrent resolution that expresses the Louisiana Legislature's support for a formal study requested by Senator John N. Kennedy. The study is directed at the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to investigate how land use changes and habitat loss impact migratory waterfowl behavior and populations within the Mississippi Flyway. Specifically, the resolution asks the federal agency to examine variables affecting waterfowl winter distributions, breeding patterns, and related economic outcomes in response to observed population declines in Louisiana. The primary effect of the bill is to formally endorse the request for this research rather than to enact new laws or regulations.
This bill amends existing rules regarding criminal history background checks for licensed ambulance personnel and nonlicensed individuals working in emergency medical services. It modifies the current requirement to suspend the implementation of specific background check regulations until October 1, 2026, giving agencies additional time to adjust their procedures. The legislation directly affects ambulance companies, medical licensing boards, and individuals seeking or holding positions in emergency medical transport. By delaying the enforcement of these background check provisions, the bill temporarily alters how eligibility for ambulance-related roles is evaluated.
This bill requests the Louisiana Department of Health and Department of Education to create a comprehensive report on the current state of autism support services in Louisiana. The report will examine diagnostic practices, service availability, and access barriers across healthcare and education sectors, involving collaboration with the Louisiana Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. It will assess diagnostic tools, provider training, wait times, and compare Louisiana's services to other states to identify gaps and areas for improvement. The final report must be submitted to the legislature by January 1, 2027, to inform future policy decisions regarding autism support.
This bill establishes a Task Force on School Nurse Orientation in Louisiana to create a training program for new registered nurses entering public schools. The task force will review existing orientation programs, identify essential skills for school nurses, and develop recommendations for standardized training and mentorship opportunities. It will consist of nine representatives from various organizations including nursing associations, education agencies, and health departments, and must begin its work by August 1, 2026. The group will submit its recommendations to the legislature and will dissolve once its work is complete or by February 12, 2027.
This bill requests the Louisiana State Law Institute to study how the term "foreign" is used in state laws to describe businesses and organizations from outside Louisiana. The study will examine how this term applies to banking, pipeline operations, and other critical infrastructure, looking at potential inconsistencies in its meaning across different legal areas. The institute will investigate whether the definition needs clarification or modernization and will submit recommendations to the legislature before the 2027 session. This research aims to help lawmakers better understand the legal and economic impacts of current terminology on businesses operating in the state.
This bill directs the Louisiana State Law Institute to study whether protective orders should be automatically issued when someone is arrested for domestic abuse. The study will examine current procedures and compare them with Colorado's mandatory order system, with findings due by January 4, 2027. It does not change existing laws but instead asks state legal experts to research how mandatory orders might work in Louisiana. The results will go to the House of Representatives to help inform future decisions about domestic violence protections.
SB 35 creates a new crime for disrupting religious worship by prohibiting petitioning, picketing, protesting, or assembling within 50 feet of a place of worship in ways that disrupt, threaten, intimidate, or interfere with someone exercising religious freedom. It directly affects individuals engaging in such activities near churches, synagogues, mosques, or other regularly used religious sites. Violations carry a $500 fine and up to 15 days in jail per day of the offense, with each day considered a separate violation. The bill explicitly aims to protect religious freedom as guaranteed by the U.S. and Louisiana constitutions.
HB 244 proposes a constitutional amendment to change Louisiana's process for revising its constitution. It would require a two-thirds vote in both legislative chambers to call a constitutional convention, with delegates elected from each legislative district. The convention would need a two-thirds vote to propose changes, and any new constitution would require a majority vote statewide plus approval in at least 75% of parishes (counties) to be ratified. This amendment will be voted on by Louisiana voters in the November 2026 election.
HB 225 proposes a constitutional amendment to Louisiana's governor term limits, changing the current rule to a lifetime limit. Currently, a governor could serve multiple non-consecutive terms, but this bill would prohibit any person from serving more than one and one-half terms total in their lifetime. The amendment requires voter approval in the November 2026 election, with the ballot asking "Do you support an amendment to provide that the limitation on gubernatorial terms is a lifetime limit?" If approved, it would directly affect future governors seeking re-election after serving 1.5 terms. The bill does not change current term limits but would prevent governors from serving beyond the 1.5-term cap across their entire career.
