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LA HB584

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Delisha Boyd

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Foster youth ages 14-18 gain the right to proper luggage (backpacks, boxes, duffel bags, or suitcases) in new or like-new condition when moving between foster homes
  • Use of garbage bags for transporting foster children's belongings is strictly prohibited
  • Local social services districts are responsible for providing foster children with proper luggage
  • Amends R.S. 46:286.16(C) by adding subsection (19) to the existing foster youth rights statute

Legislative Description

Provides relative to children in foster care

CHILDREN/FOSTER CARE

Last Action

Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Health and Welfare.

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Health and Welfare2/26/2026

Full Bill Text

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