Explore Louisiana state bills from the 2026 legislative session, with plain-language summaries, nonpartisan impact analysis, current status, and official sources.
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Explore 67 Louisiana state bills from the 2026 legislative session, with plain-language summaries, nonpartisan impact analysis, current status, and official sources.
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Lawmakers are working on a new plan to help Louisiana hospitals run more medical research studies. This would make it easier for patients to get access to new, life-saving treatments. It is currently being reviewed in the state House.
This bill proposes a test program in Caddo Parish to help some people stay out of jail while they wait for their court date. It is currently being considered by the House.
The House of Representatives is considering a new rule about how marshals are allowed to officially hire their deputies.
This bill updates the rules for a specific school district’s board, including who gets to serve on it and what their responsibilities are. It is currently being reviewed by the House of Representatives.
Lawmakers are considering a plan to create fancy, "keepsake" versions of birth certificates that people can buy. The project would cost $125,000 to get started, and it is currently being reviewed in the House of Representatives.
This bill sets the budget for the court system for the 2026–2027 year. It is currently being reviewed by the House.
This bill creates the budget to pay for the day-to-day operations of the legislature for the years 2026–2027. It is currently being reviewed in the House.
If a police officer or firefighter dies in the line of duty, their family currently receives a payment. This new law would increase that amount. The plan would cost the state $800,000 and is currently being debated in the House of Representatives.
This bill decides how the government will divide up tax money for the year 2026–2027. It is currently being reviewed in the House.
This bill creates new rules for **Pharmacy Benefit Managers** (the companies that act as middlemen between insurance plans and drug companies). If passed: * **What it does:** It changes how these companies operate. * **When it starts:** January 1, 2027. * **Cost:** It will require more state funding to implement. * **Status:** It is currently being debated in the State Senate.
A new law is being proposed to create a special district in Baton Rouge called the "BLVD at Harding Area." This zone would help the neighborhood manage and pay for local improvements. The bill is currently being reviewed by the Senate and will need the Governor’s signature to become official.
The Senate is considering a new bill that would create a board to help lower the cost of prescription drugs. If it passes, the board will begin its work on August 1, 2026.
