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Welcome to the Power of 10,000 Legislative Action Center!
The Power of 10,000 Legislative Action Center is a hub from 10,000 Women Louisiana that helps advocates stay informed and involved in the Louisiana legislative session. It features an up-to-date bill tracker with automatic updates, tools to verify and contact state legislators, information on advocacy events like Women on Wednesday, and resources for training and taking action on policies that affect women and families across the state.
The Power of 10,000 Legislative Action Center is a hub from 10,000 Women Louisiana that helps advocates stay informed and involved in the Louisiana legislative session. It features an up-to-date bill tracker with automatic updates, tools to verify and contact state legislators, information on advocacy events like Women on Wednesday, and resources for training and taking action on policies that affect women and families across the state.
This week at the Louisiana Legislature
This week at the Louisiana Legislature
Outcomes of bills heard the Week of May 18 - May 22, 2026
Outcomes of bills heard the Week of May 18 - May 22, 2026
HB 222 Berault, Stephanie Requires Medicaid to cover dental procedures for certain Medicaid enrollees. Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments. Read by title and passed to third reading and final passage.
HB 821 McFarland, Jack Provides for the establishment of the Louisiana Center for Safe Schools within the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Criminal Justice. Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments. Read by title and passed to third reading and final passage.
SB 83 Edmonds, Rick Provides for training to prevent human trafficking at public elementary and secondary schools and provides for victims' services. Reported with Legislative Bureau amendments.
SB 157 Jenkins, Sam Provides for paid parental leave for eligible employees. Read by title, amended, recommitted to the Committee on Appropriations.
SB 501 Jackson-Andrews, Katrina Requires public postsecondary education institutions to post information on campuses promoting STI prevention, screening, and treatment to be known as the Campus Awareness Initiative. Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments.
SB 4 Fesi, Sr., Mike Provides relative to water fluoridation. Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments.
SB 194 Miguez, Blake Requires the referral of applicants who fail citizenship or immigration verification to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments.
SCR 37 Fesi, Sr., Mike Requests the surgeon general to develop a plan relative to informed consent for vaccinations. Read by title, passed to 3rd reading.
HB 255 Bayham, Mike Provides relative to wearing masks in public.
HB 261 Boyd, Delisha Provides for exceptions to abortion laws relative to rape and certain sex offenses. Died in Committee
HB 160 Knox, Alonzo Increases the penalties for certain domestic violence offenses that involve strangulation. Becomes HB 1259.
HB 394 Chenevert, Emily Provides relative to conditional parole. Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments. Read by title and passed to third reading and final passage.
HB 429 Landry, Jacob Adds theft or unauthorized entry of a critical infrastructure as a predicate crime for terrorism. Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments.
HB 457 Knox, Alonzo Establishes minimum housing standards for individuals experiencing homelessness. Read by title and passed to third reading and final passage.
HB 895 Boyd, Delisha Provides relative to the treatment of sexual assault survivors by hospitals and healthcare providers. Read by title and referred to the Legislative Bureau.
HB 897 Landry, Mandie Provides relative to protecting healthcare data. Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Health and Welfare.
HB 1231 Berault, Stephanie Provides relative to Medicaid coverage for pregnant women. Read by title and referred to the Legislative Bureau.
Hearings Next Week 5/25-5/29/2026
Hearings Next Week 5/25-5/29/2026
TUESDAY - 5/26/26
8:30 A.M. RM. 5
SB 157 Jenkins, Sam Provides for paid parental leave for eligible employees.
Announcing our NEW BILL TRACKER with AUTO UPDATE!
Announcing our NEW BILL TRACKER with AUTO UPDATE!
Click below to see bills we are tracking to keep you informed!
Click below to see bills we are tracking to keep you informed!
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Take Action NOW!
Protect Fair Representation in Louisiana
Protect Fair Representation in Louisiana
THIS WILL BE HEARD ON THE HOUSE FLOOR THIS WEEK!
As Louisiana voters, we deserve stability, transparency, and confidence in our elections. Constant political fights over congressional maps create confusion for voters and undermine trust in the democratic process.
SB 121 opens the door for unnecessary political interference in congressional districts and creates instability in Louisiana’s election system.
Voters should not have to navigate repeated political redistricting battles every election cycle. Louisiana needs consistency, clear representation, and fair elections — not rushed political map changes.
Ask YOUR Representative to: Vote NO on SB 121.
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Email or call them today
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Email or call them today, introduce yourself and let them know how you feel about issues that concern you.
Legislative Committee Meetings
Legislative Committee Meetings
Register for Women on Wednesday!
Register for Women on Wednesday!
May 20 LAST WOW FOR THE SESSION! REGISTER TODAY!
These events are designed to facilitate a sustained advocacy presence at the Louisiana State Capitol. Through these events, you'll learn about proposed legislation, its potential impacts, and ways to influence the legislative process.
Join us and likeminded community members for training on the legislative process, advocacy tools, and opportunities to meet with state legislators and government officials. Register on Eventbrite using the button below for the days you'd like to attend.
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