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LA SB265
Bill
Status
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Regina Barrow
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AI Summary
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Eliminates the Department of Children and Family Services as a state agency, effective October 1, 2026
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Transfers all functions, responsibilities, and duties currently handled by DCFS to other state departments or entities
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Requires transition planning for child welfare services, foster care programs, and child protective services currently administered by the department
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Affects employees, contracts, and assets currently under DCFS jurisdiction, necessitating reassignment or termination
Legislative Description
Abolishes the Department of Children and Family Services. (10/1/26)
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Last Action
Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Health and Welfare.
3/9/2026