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LA HB106

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Vincent Cox

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits child day care centers in Louisiana from providing melatonin sleep aids to children without prior consent from a parent or legal guardian

  • Violations carry a penalty of up to $1,000 in fines, up to 6 months imprisonment, or both

  • Creates new statute R.S. 14:91.16 under Louisiana criminal law

  • Applies to day care centers as defined in existing statute R.S. 14:91.15

Legislative Description

Prohibits the administration of nonprescription medication to children without parental consent (OR SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)

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Last Action

Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice.

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Administration of Criminal Justice2/9/2026

Full Bill Text

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