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LA SR76

Resolution

Status

Passed

5/19/2025

Primary Sponsor

Royce Duplessis

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requests the Department of Children and Family Services to report on its current process for providing luggage to children removed from homes or changing foster care placements

  • Requires the report to include the number of children removed or changed placement in the previous year and how many received luggage at that time

  • Requires identification of luggage distribution partners in the state, including their regions and number of bags provided annually

  • Report must be submitted to the Senate Committee on Health and Welfare by January 1, 2026

  • Notes that current Louisiana policy allows foster parents up to $100 reimbursement for one-time luggage expense, but no requirement exists to provide luggage at the point of removal

Legislative Description

Requests the Department of Children and Family Services to provide information regarding luggage provided to foster children.

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Last Action

Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 5/22/2025.

5/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Health & Welfare5/5/2025

Full Bill Text

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