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Bob Hensgens

Bob Hensgens

RepublicanSenateDistrict 261 Bill This Session

Committee Assignments

Natural Resources, ChairChair
Environmental Quality
Health and Welfare
Retirement
Transportation, Highways and Public Works, Ex Officio
Atchafalaya Basin Program Oversight Committee
Joint Medicaid Oversight Committee

About

District

Senate District 26

Parishes Represented

Acadia, Lafayette, Vermilion

Term Information

First elected2018

Re-elected2019, 2023

Term length4 years

Current term3rd term (consecutive term limit)

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Legislative Focus — 2026 Session

Policy Areas

MENTAL HEALTH

Session Activity

Bills filed: 1
Active bills: 1
Senate bills: 1

Bills Filed — 2026 Regular Session (1)

Provides for the regulation of mental health chatbots that use artificial intelligence technology. (gov sig)

Last Action: January 21, 2026

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