The 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 have provided a checklist of items to do so that you can help us in protecting your profession.
- Find out who your legislators are.
Click here to find your legislators. - 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.
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Coming Up This Week
House Administration of Criminal Justice
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 10:00 AM Committee Room 6
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 10:00 AM Committee Room 6
- HB152 - MACK - CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES: Adds certain substances to the Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Law. (Neutral Monitor) - Reported favorably (12-0)
House Health and Welfare
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 9:00 AM Committee Room 5
- HB184, MELERINE - PHARMACIES: Provides an exemption to certain outpatient prescription fees for charitable pharmacies (Neutral Monitor) - Considered 3/24/26
- HB557, DEWITT - INSURANCE/HEALTH: Provides relative to long-term care pharmacy (Neutral Monitor) - Reported with amendments (9-0)
- HB747, DUSTIN MILLER - BOARDS/COMMISSIONS: Provides relative to medical psychologists (Neutral Monitor) - Reported favorably (11-0)
- HB930, COATES - HEALTH/LDH: Eliminates the requirement for the Louisiana Department of Health to register cosmetic products (Neutral Monitor) - Reported with amendments (10-0)
House Health and Welfare
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 9:00 AM Committee Room 5
- HB222, BERAULT - MEDICAID: Requires Medicaid to cover dental procedures for certain Medicaid enrollees (Neutral Monitor)
- HB554, WILFORD CARTER - HEALTH CARE/PROVIDERS: Provides relative to civil monetary penalties for violations by healthcare facilities (Neutral Monitor)
- HB907, DUSTIN MILLER - HEALTH CARE/PROVIDERS: Provides civil and criminal immunity for the distribution or use of Naloxone and other opioid antagonists beyond their shelf-life end date (Neutral Monitor/Support)
Senate Health and Welfare
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 9:00 AM John J. Hainkel, Jr. Room
- SB43, MCMATH- HEALTH SERVICES: Provides relative to psychedelic-assisted therapy. (Neutral Monitor)
- SB113, ABRAHAM - HEALTH CARE: Provides relative to the Local Healthcare Provider Participation Program. (Neutral Monitor)
- SB168, STINE - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Provides relative to the Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority. (Neutral Monitor)
- SB219, MCMATH - HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Creates the office of health and nutrition within the Louisiana Department of Health. (Neutral Monitor)
- SB222, PRESSLY - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Provides for Medicaid behavioral health services. (Neutral Monitor)
- SB270, JACKSON-ANDREWS - HEALTH CARE: Provides for access to medical marijuana for terminally ill patients in a healthcare facility. (Neutral Monitor)
Senate Insurance
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 9:30 AM Committee Room A-B
- SB155, TALBOT - HEALTH/ACC INSURANCE: Provides for coverage of certain dental care when connected with cancer treatment. (Neutral Monitor)
- SB275, MYERS - HEALTH/ACC INSURANCE: Provides for reimbursement rates of services provided by CRNAs within their lawful scope of practice. (Neutral Monitor)
- SB401, TALBOT - PHARMACEUTICALS: Provides for a Prescription Drug Affordability Board that sets the maximum amount for each prescription drug sold in Louisiana. (Support)