updates 2026The 2026 Regular Session of the Louisiana began at 12 noon on Monday, March 9, and must adjourn sine die no later than 6 p.m. on Monday, June 1. The LAFP Board of Directors and Legislative and Advocacy Committee will meet and review all of the bills that have been filed. Over 1,300 bills were introduced. Click here to view the full LAFP tracking list.

We need YOUR help to be successful this Session!

We have provided a checklist of items to complete before Session starts that will help us in protecting your profession.

  • Find out who your legislators are.
    Click here to find your legislators and get into contact with them before Session.
  • Verify and update your Voter Voice information.
    Voter Voice is an essential way to let your voice be heard during Session. Having the correct information ensures that we are reaching as many members as possible and keeps members up-to-date on important issues.  Click here to familiarize yourself with upcoming Session concerns and the types of messages we will push through Voter Voice.
  • Use Twitter to follow @lafp_familydocs, your legislators, and the hashtag #LALeg to keep up with the conversations during Session.
  • Contribute to LaFamPac.

Coming Up This Week

Senate Health and Welfare
Wednesday, March 11, 2026  9:00 AM  John J. Hainkel, Jr. Room
  • SB26, McMath - HEALTH SERVICES:  Provides relative to opioid treatment programs. (gov sig) (Neutral Monitor)
  • SB29, McMath - PUBLIC HEALTH:  Requires coroners to report certain information regarding sudden child deaths. (gov sig) (Oppose)
  • SB30, McMath - HEALTH CARE:  Provides relative to telehealth. (gov sig) (Oppose)
  • SB32, McMath - HEALTH/HOSPITALS DEPT:  Establishes a Perinatal Bereavement Care Initiative within the Louisiana Department of Health. (Support)
  • SB45, Wheat - HEALTH SERVICES:  Provides relative to hospice care. (gov sig) (Neutral Monitor)
  • SB253, McMath - PUBLIC HEALTH:  Provides relative to peptides. (Oppose)
Senate Insurance
Wednesday, March 11, 2026 9:30 AM  Committee Room A-B
  • SB84, Myers - HEALTH/ACC INSURANCE:  Provides relative to health insurance coverage for prostate cancer screening. (gov sig) (Support)