Legislative Focus — 2026 Session
Policy Areas
Session Activity
- Bills filed
- 29
- Active bills
- 29
- Senate bills
- 29
Bills Filed — 2026 Regular Session (29)
Provides for substance use disorder screening of all misdemeanor DUI offenders. (8/1/26) (RE NO IMPACT See Note)
Last Action: April 29, 2026
Increases the compensation cap for the wrongful conviction compensation law. (8/1/26) (RE INCREASE GF EX See Note)
Last Action: April 29, 2026
Provides relative to vital records stored by the Louisiana Department of Health. (gov sig)
Last Action: April 29, 2026
Provides relative to the name of a bank. (gov sig)
Last Action: April 7, 2026
Provides relative to ambulance providers. (8/1/26) (RE NO IMPACT See Note)
Last Action: April 29, 2026
Provides for an additional exemption to the definition of food service establishment. (8/1/26) (EG -$6,425 SG RV See Note)
Last Action: April 29, 2026
Provides for an extension to the moratorium for nursing facilities. (8/1/26)
Last Action: March 9, 2026
Provides for Medicaid coverage of certain medications. (1/1/27) (RE INCREASE GF EX See Note)
Last Action: April 29, 2026
Provides for cancer screenings for firefighters and fire service employees. (8/1/26) (RR INCREASE LF EX See Note)
Last Action: April 27, 2026
Provides relative to the Board of Regents powers and duties. (gov sig)
Last Action: April 1, 2026
Provides relative to the name of a bank. (gov sig)
Last Action: April 15, 2026
Provides for the transfer of certain property in Lafayette Parish. (gov sig)
Last Action: March 23, 2026
Recognizes Monday, May 4, 2026, as Louisiana Firefighter's Appreciation Day.
Last Action: April 29, 2026
Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences on the passing of Mr. Joel Parker Sr.
Last Action: April 29, 2026
Commends and congratulates Trinity Christian Methodist Episcopal Church on the occasion of its 154th Anniversary.
Last Action: March 30, 2026
Designates Tuesday, March 24, 2026, as the University of Louisiana System Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.
Last Action: March 30, 2026
Commends and congratulates Delores Murray on being inducted into the USATF National Officials Hall of Fame.
Last Action: March 30, 2026
Designates Wednesday, April 8, 2026 as Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.
Last Action: April 7, 2026
Recognizes Wednesday, April 1, 2026, as Physical Therapy Day at the Louisiana State Capitol and commends the physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and physical therapy students across Louisiana for their dedication to improving the health and well-being of the citizens of this state.
Last Action: April 7, 2026
Commends Rev. Eradly Ben Sr. on his Golden Jubilee celebration.
Last Action: April 13, 2026
Commends Randy K. Haynie on receiving the 2025 Opus Award from the Ogden Museum of Southern Art.
Last Action: April 13, 2026
Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences on the passing of Joseph Miles Cotton Sr.
Last Action: April 13, 2026
Recognizes Wednesday, April 8, 2026, as Big Brothers Big Sisters Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.
Last Action: April 13, 2026
Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences on the passing of Joseph Cassimere.
Last Action: April 20, 2026
Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences on the passing of former Louisiana Medicaid Director Josephine Ruth Kennedy.
Last Action: April 20, 2026
Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences on the passing of William F. "Charlie" McCarthy.
Last Action: April 20, 2026
Designates Tuesday, April 14, 2026, as Acadiana's Red and White Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.
Last Action: April 20, 2026
Recognizes Tuesday, April 21, 2026, as Wholesalers Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.
Last Action: April 27, 2026
Commends and congratulates Progressive Baptist Church on the occasion of its one hundredth anniversary.
Last Action: April 22, 2026
