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LA HB931

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mandie Landry

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Contractors and subcontractors of the Louisiana Pregnancy and Baby Care Initiative cannot qualify for state grants if they require clients to attend classes, watch videos with religious instruction, or attend religious services as a condition of receiving services or products

  • The Department of Children and Family Services must investigate complaints alleging violations, provide written confirmation and status updates to complainants, and notify the accused contractor

  • Violations may result in ineligibility, suspension, termination, or nonrenewal of contracts, grants, or cooperative endeavor agreements with the department

  • Noncompliant contractors are prohibited from applying for any state funding for 90 days following the last instance of noncompliance

  • DCFS must provide written notice to all interested parties within 90 days of any enforcement action taken

Legislative Description

Prohibits a contractor or subcontractor of the Louisiana Pregnancy and Baby Care initiative from conditioning services on religious requirements

HEALTH

Last Action

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

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Health and Welfare2/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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