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SB 426 — BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Provides relative to the Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority. (2/3CA7s2.1(A)) (8/1/26) (EN INCREASE SG EX See Note)

Last action — Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 767.

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 30, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Jeff Landry (Republican) on June 02, 2026.

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In plain language

This bill relates to the regulation of addictive disorders in Louisiana.

The bill focuses on the governance of the Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority. It aims to provide structured management of addictive disorders in Louisiana.

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What changed in the latest version

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Plain-language change summary

The recent amendment to Bill SB 426 removes a reference to "ACT No. 767." This change simplifies the language of the bill by eliminating outdated or unnecessary terminology. It matters because it helps make the bill clearer and easier to understand, which is important for everyone impacted by or interested in the legislation.

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SLS 26RS-1140 REENGROSSED Regular Session SENATE BILL NO.
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168 by Senator Stine) BY SENATOR STINE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH.
168 by Senator Stine) BY SENATOR STINE AN ACT Toamend and reenactR.S.
Provides relative to the Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority.
37:3386.1, 3386.2(A), the introductoryparagraphof3386.2(B), and3386.2(B)(5)and(6),(F),and(G),3387.1(A)(2)(b)through(d),3387.2(A)(2)(b) through (d), 3387.3(B)(4), 3387.6(E)(1) and (3) and (I), 3388.3, the introductory paragraph of 3390.3(A), 3390.3(A)(11) and (B)(4), and 3390.6(A) and (B)(6) through (8) and R.S.
(2/3CA7s2.1(A)) (8/1/26) AN ACT To amend and reenactR.S.
40:1203.3(E) and to enact R.S.
37:3386.1, 3386.2(A), the introductoryparagraph of 3386.2(B), and 3386.2(B)(5) and (6), the introductory paragraph of 3386.2(F)(1), and 3386.2(G),3387.1(A)(2)(b)through(d),3387.2(A)(2)(b)through(d),3387.3(B)(4), 3387.6(E)(1) and (3) and (I), 3388.3, 3390.3(A)(11) and (B)(4) and 3390.6(A) and (B)(6)through(8)andR.S.40:1203.3(E)andtoenactR.S.
37:3386.2(B)(7) through (10) and (H), 3387.15, 3387.16, 3388.4, and 3390.6(B)(9), relative to the Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority;
37:3386.2(B)(7)through (10) and (H), 3387.15, 3387.16, 3387.17, 3388.4, and 3390.6(B)(9), relative to the Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority;
to provide for scope of practice;toprovideforpeersupportspecialists;toprovideforpeersupportspecialist associates;toprovideforpeersupportspecialistsupervisors;toprovideforcriminal background checks;
to provide for scope of practice;
to provide for peer support specialists;
to provide for peer support specialist supervisors;
to provide for criminal background checks;
37:3386.1, 3386.2(A), the introductoryparagraph of 3386.2(B), and 3386.2(B)(5) and (6), the introductory paragraph of 3386.2(F)(1), and 3386.2(G), 3387.1(A)(2)(b) through (d), 3387.2(A)(2)(b) through (d), 3387.3(B)(4), 3387.6(E)(1) and Page 1 of 23 Coding:
37:3386.1, 3386.2(A), the introductoryparagraph of 3386.2(B), and 3386.2(B)(5) and (6), (F), and (G), 3387.1(A)(2)(b) through (d), 3387.2(A)(2)(b) through (d), 3387.3(B)(4), 3387.6(E)(1) and (3) and (I), 3388.3, the introductory paragraph of 3390.3(A), 3390.3(A)(11) and (B)(4), and 3390.6(A) and (B)(6) through (8) are hereby amended and reenacted and R.S.
Words which are struck through are deletions from existing law;
37:3386.2(B)(7) through (10) and (H), 3387.15, 3387.16, 3388.4, and 3390.6(B)(9) are herebyenacted to read as follows:
words in boldface type and underscored are additions.
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37:3386.2(B)(7) through (10) and (H), 3387.15, 3387.16, 3387.17, 3388.4, and 3390.6(B)(9) are herebyenacted to read as follows:
(1) "Addiction counselor" means any person who is licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter and procedures established by the board and who, by means of his special knowledge acquired through formal education or practical experience, is qualified to provide addiction counselingservicestothoseindividualsafflictedwithorsufferingfromanaddictive disorderorcertainco-occurringdisorders.Thecounselingservicesprovidedshallbe those which utilize KSA or core functions, as determined by the board to be appropriate for the addictive disorder or disorders presented.
(1) "Addiction counselor" means any person who is licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter and procedures established by the board and who, by means of his special knowledge acquired through formal education or practical experience, is qualified to provide addiction Page 1 of 18 Coding:
(2) "Addictive disorder" means the repeated pathological use of substances including but not limited to alcohol, drugs, or tobacco, or repeated pathological compulsive behaviors including but not limited to gambling, which cause physical, psychological, emotional, economic, legal, social, or other harms to the individual afflicted with the addiction or to others affected by the individual's affliction.
As used in this Chapter, "addictive disorder" shall include not only those instances where withdrawal from or tolerance to the substance or behaviors are present but also those instances involving use and abuse of substances.
(3) "Behavioral health condition" means a condition that affects an individual's emotional, psychological, cognitive, behavioral, or social functioning and may impact their ability to pursue health, wellness, recovery, andqualityoflife,andincludessubstanceuse-relatedconditions,mentalhealth conditions, co-occurring conditions, trauma-related impacts, and patterns of behavior thatcreatefunctionalimpairment, distress,orincreasedrisk of harm to the individual or others.
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426 ENROLLED counselingservicestothoseindividualsafflictedwithorsufferingfromanaddictive disorderorcertainco-occurringdisorders.Thecounselingservicesprovidedshallbe those which utilize KSA or core functions, as determined by the board to be appropriate for the addictive disorder or disorders presented.
(4)(5)"Certifiedclinicalsupervisor"meansanypersonholdingthenecessary credentialoflicensed,certified,orregisteredaddiction counselororanypersonwho holds a specialty substance abuse credential in another professional discipline in a human services field at the master's level or higher;
(2) "Addictive disorder" means the repeated pathological use of substances including but not limited to alcohol, drugs, or tobacco, or repeated pathological compulsive behaviors including but not limited to gambling, which cause physical, psychological, emotional, economic, legal, social, or other harms to the individual afflicted with the addiction or to others affected by the individual's affliction.
As used in this Chapter, "addictive disorder" shall include not only those instances where withdrawal from or tolerance to the substance or behaviors are present but also those instances involving use and abuse of substances.
(3) "Behavioral health condition" means a condition that affects an individual's emotional, psychological, cognitive, behavioral, or social functioning and may impact their ability to pursue health, wellness, recovery, andqualityoflife,andincludessubstanceuse-relatedconditions,mentalhealth conditions, co-occurring conditions, trauma-related impacts, and patterns of behavior thatcreatefunctional impairment,distress,orincreasedriskof harm to the individual or others.
(3)(4) "Board" means the governing body of the Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority.
(4)(5)"Certifiedclinicalsupervisor"meansanypersonholdingthenecessary credentialoflicensed,certified,orregisteredaddictioncounselororanypersonwho holds a specialty substance abuse credential in another professional discipline in a human services field at the master's level or higher;
(6)(7) "Clinical supervision" means the interpersonal tutorial relationship between a certified clinical supervisor and other licensed, certified, or registered addiction counseling professionals centered on the goals of skill development and professional growth through learning and practicing.
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(7)(8) "Compulsive gambling counselor" means any person holding a necessary credential as a licensed, certified, or registered addiction counselor, or a necessarycredentialasaqualifiedmentalhealthprofessional,whoiscertifiedbythe board, in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter, as possessing special knowledge acquired through formal education and clinical experience and thus is qualifiedto providegamblingaddiction counselingto personswhohaveagambling addiction disorder or who exhibit gambling addictive behaviors.
(7)(8) "Compulsive gambling counselor" means any person holding a necessary credential as a licensed, certified, or registered addiction counselor, or a necessarycredentialasaqualifiedmentalhealthprofessional,whoiscertifiedbythe board, in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter, as possessing special knowledge acquired through formal education and clinical experience and thus is qualifiedto providegamblingaddictioncounselingto personswhohaveagambling addiction disorder or who exhibit gambling addictive behaviors.
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While these disorders may interact differently in any one person, at least one disorder of each type can be diagnosed independently of the other.
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(10)(11) "Counselor-in-training" means anyperson who has not yet met the qualification to become a licensed, certified, or registered counselor, but who has made application to the board in accordancewith the provisions of this Chapter and procedures established bythe board.
(10)(11) "Counselor-in-training" means any person who has not yet met the qualification to become a licensed, certified, or registered counselor, but who has made application to the board in accordancewith the provisions of this Chapter and procedures established bythe board.
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(11)(13) "Custodial environment" means a setting created bya court system in which a person has been deprived of freedom of action in anysignificant way.
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426 ENROLLED (11)(13) "Custodial environment" means a setting created bya court system in which a person has been deprived of freedom of action in anysignificant way.
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(h) Licensed rehabilitation counselor.
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(17) "Peer support specialist" means any person who is credentialed in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter and procedures established by theboardandwho,bymeansofhisspecialknowledgeacquiredthroughformal education and lived experience, is qualified to provide behavioral health servicestothoseindividualsafflictedwithorsufferingfromabehavioralhealth condition.Theservicesprovidedshallbethosewhichutilizesupportservicesor core functions, as determined by the board.
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(18) "Peer support specialist associate" is a status meaning any person who has not yet met the qualifications to become a peer support specialist, but whohasmadeapplicationtotheboardinaccordancewiththeprovisionsofthis Chapter and procedures established by the board.
(19) "Peer support specialist supervisor" means any person holding the necessary credential of peer support specialist, licensed mental health professional, certified, or registered addiction counselor and who has satisfied the requirements established by the board to provide peer supervision.
(13)(20) "Prevention" means those activities and services that prevent, Page 5 of 23 Coding:
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426 ENROLLED (17) "Peer support specialist" means any person who is credentialed in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter and procedures established by theboardandwho,bymeansofhisspecialknowledgeacquiredthroughformal education and lived experience, is qualified to provide behavioral health servicestothoseindividualsafflictedwithorsufferingfromabehavioralhealth condition.Theservicesprovidedshallbethosewhichutilizesupportservicesor core functions, as determined by the board.
(18)"Peersupport specialist supervisor" means any personholding the necessary credential of peer support specialist, licensed mental health professional, certified, or registered addiction counselor and who has satisfied the requirements established by the board to provide peer supervision.
(13)(19) "Prevention" means those activities and services that prevent, reduce,orstabilizetheincidenceofaddictivedisordersandtherebyprevent,reduce, orstabilizetheprevalenceofaddictivedisorders.Theactivitiescontemplatedbythis definitionincludeservicestothoseatriskofdevelopinganaddictivedisorderaswell as those individuals who, though not necessarily at risk of developing an addictive disorder, are nonetheless appropriate for services.
(14)(21) "Prevention specialist-in-training" means any person who has not yet met the qualifications to become a licensed, certified, or registered prevention professional, but who has made application to the board in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter and procedures established bythe board.
(14)(20) "Prevention specialist-in-training" means any person who has not yet met the qualifications to become a licensed, certified, or registered prevention professional, but who has made application to the board in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter and procedures established bythe board.
(16)(22)"Substanceabuseusedisorder"meanstherepeatedpathologicaluse of drugs, including alcohol, which causes physical, psychological, economic, legal, or social harm to the individual user or to others affected bythe user's behavior.
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426 ENROLLED of drugs, including alcohol, which causes physical, psychological, economic, legal, or social harm to the individual user or to others affected bythe user's behavior.
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The Addictive Disorder RegulatoryAuthority (ADRA) is herebycreated withintheLouisianaDepartmentofHealth.TheADRAshallbegovernedbyaboard of directors, referred to hereafter in this Chapter as the "board", consisting of eight eleven voting members, composed of one member appointed by the secretaryof theLouisianaDepartmentofHealthtorepresenttheofficeofbehavioralhealth andtenmembersallofwhomshall beappointedbythegovernor,subjectto Senate confirmation, as follows:
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426 withintheLouisianaDepartmentofHealth.TheADRAshallbegovernedbyaboard of directors, referred to hereafter in this Chapter as the "board", consisting of eight eleven voting members, composed of one member appointed by the secretaryof theLouisianaDepartmentofHealthtorepresenttheofficeofbehavioralhealth andtenmembersallofwhomshall beappointedbythegovernor,subjecttoSenate confirmation, as follows:
(8) One member with a master's degree in addiction counseling, counseling,psychology,socialwork,oranotherhumanservicesfieldsubmitted by the president of Northwestern State University.
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426 ENROLLED counseling,psychology,socialwork,oranotherhumanservicesfieldsubmitted by the president of Northwestern State University.
(6)(10) One member who is a consumer selected from the state at large.
(10) One member who is a consumer selected from the state at large.
Except for the consumer member, each member of the board shall at the time of appointment:
Except for the consumer member, each member of the board shall at the time of appointment satisfy all of the following criteria:
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(2) Have no disciplinary history with the board.
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(4) Demonstrate competency in:
(4) Demonstrate competency in all of the following:
* * * G.H.
(a) Is a citizen of the United States and has been a resident of Louisiana for at least one year immediately prior to appointment.
(b) Has attained the age of majority.
(c) Has never been licensed byanyof the licensing boards identified in R.S.
36:259(A), nor shall he have a spouse who has ever been licensed by a board identified in R.S.
36:259(A).
(d) Has never been convicted of a felony.
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(2) The consumer member shall be a full voting member of the board with all rights and privileges conferred on board members, except that the consumer member shall not participate in the grading of individual examinations.
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(c) The certified addiction counselor shall register his supervisory licensed addiction counselor or qualifiedlicensed mentalhealth professional with the board.
(c) The certified addiction counselor shall register his supervisory licensed addictioncounselor or qualified licensed mental health professional with theboard.
(d) Supervisory contact between the certified addiction counselor and the supervisory licensed addiction counselor or qualified licensed mental health professional shall be regular and documented, and shall be provided to the board Page 8 of 23 Coding:
(d) Supervisory contact between the certified addiction counselor and the supervisory licensed addiction counselor or qualified licensed mental health professional shall be regular and documented, and shall be provided to the board upon request.
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(c)The registered addiction counselor shall register his supervisorylicensed addiction counselor or other qualified licensed mental health professional with the Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority.
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Counselor-in-training * * * B.
Counselor-in-training * * * B.(1) * * * * * * (4) The counselor-in-training maywork onlyunder the direct supervision of alicensedaddictioncounselor,certifiedaddictioncounselor,orregisteredaddiction counselor;orintheabsenceofalicensed,certified,orregisteredaddictioncounselor, under the direction of a qualified licensed mental health professional.
* * * * * * (4) The counselor-in-training maywork onlyunder the direct supervision of alicensedaddictioncounselor,certifiedaddictioncounselor,orregisteredaddiction counselor;orintheabsenceofalicensed,certified,orregisteredaddictioncounselor, under the direction of a qualified licensed mental health professional.
(1) Is a licensed, certified, or registered addiction counselor, or who is a Page 9 of 23 Coding:
(1) Is a licensed, certified, or registered addiction counselor, or who is a qualified licensed mental health professional.
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The board shall revoke the certification for gambling counseling of any personwhodoesnot maintainthevalidandcurrentnecessarycredentialoflicensed, certified, or registered addiction counselor or qualified licensed mental health professional.
The board shall revoke the certification for gambling counseling of any personwhodoesnot maintainthevalidandcurrentnecessarycredentialof licensed, certified, or registered addiction counselor or qualified licensed mental health professional.
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scope of practice A.(1)Thepracticeof peer support within the meaning and intentof this Chaptershall consist ofthesupervisedrenderingofmentorship,guidance,and support services to individuals suffering from a behavioral health condition to assist them in gaining an understanding of the nature of their disorder and developing and maintaining a responsible lifestyle.
scope of practice A.(1)Thepracticeof peer support within the meaning and intentof this Chaptershallconsistofthesupervisedrenderingof mentorship,guidance,and support services to individuals suffering from a behavioral health condition to assist them in gaining an understanding of the nature of their disorder and developing and maintaining a responsible lifestyle.
(3) The scope of practice, in addition to any other applicable provision of this Chapter, shall include implementing strategic support, providing mentorship to family members, and as appropriate, to others affected by the individual's behavioral health condition.
(3) The scope of practice, in addition to any other applicable provision of this Chapter, shall include implementing strategic support, providing mentorship to family members and, as appropriate, to others affected by the individual's behavioral health condition.
Any person seeking to be certified by the board as a peer support specialist shall submit an application on a formand in a manner prescribed by Page 10 of 23 Coding:
Any person seeking to be certified by the board as a peer support specialist shall submit an application on a formand in a manner prescribed by the board.
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E.Theboardshallrecognize,asapeersupportspecialist,eachcandidate who:
E.Theboardshallrecognize,asapeersupportspecialist,eachcandidate who satisfies all of the following criteria:
(3) If the applicant has lived experience with a behavioral health condition,hasattestedtoatleasttwelvemonths of stability andisnotcurrently engaged in acute treatment at the time the application is received.
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(4)Hasnotbeenconvictedof,orenteredapleaofguiltyorapleaofnolo contendere to, a felony.
However, the board may, in its discretion, waive this requirement upon review of the individual's circumstances.
Each candidate shall sign a form prescribed by the board authorizing the board to obtain a criminalhistoryortoconductacriminalbackgroundchecktobeperformedby theBureauofCriminalIdentificationandInformation.Thebureaushall,upon requestandafterreceiptoffingerprintsandotheridentifyinginformationfrom the board, make available to the board information contained in the bureau's criminalhistoryrecordandidentificationfiles,whichpertainstotheindividual applying tobelicensedbytheboard as apeersupport specialist.In addition, in ordertodeterminetheapplicant'ssuitabilityforlicensing,thebureaushallthen forward the applicant's fingerprints to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a national criminal history check.
The results of the criminal history record check shall not be released to any other individual or agency outside of the board.
The bureau shall charge a processing fee as provided in R.S.
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426 ENROLLED condition, has attestedtoatleasttwelvemonthsofstability and isnot currently engaged in acute treatment at the time the application is received.
(5) Signs a form of professional and ethical accountability and responsibility as prescribed by the board.
(6) Demonstrates professional competence by passing a written examination.
(a) The board shall determine the scope and administration of the examination.
(b) The board may provide for circumstances under which a candidate who fails the examination, but who meets all other requirements, may retake the examination.
(c) The board shall make reasonable accommodations for those candidates who demonstrate a special need or disability.
(7) Documents the completion of education specific to the domains of peer support.
(8)Documentsthecompletionofsupervisionspecifictodomains of peer support and core functions under conditions as shall be determined by the board.
The board may require that such supervision be conducted by an organization'sdocumentedandqualifiedsupervisorystaff perjobdescription.
F.Theboardmay prescribesuch otherqualifications and requirements for peer support specialists as may be appropriate for the protection of the public or the enhancement of professional services provided pursuant to the authority of this Chapter.
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Peer support specialist associate;
scope of practice A.
The status of a peer support specialist associate within the meaning and intent of this Chapter shall consist of the supervised rendering of mentorship, guidance, and support services to individuals suffering from a behavioral health condition to assist them in gaining an understanding of the natureoftheirdisorderanddevelopingandmaintainingaresponsiblelifestyle.
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(2) The status of peer support specialist associate is, by its very nature, temporary and it is anticipated that the individual will progress through the experience to become a peer support specialist or supervisor.
(3)Thepeersupportspecialistassociatemaynotpracticeindependently and cannot render clinical services.
(4)Thepeersupportspecialistassociatemayworkonlyunderthedirect supervision of a peer support specialist, peer support supervisor, licensed mental health provider, certified addiction counselor, or registered addiction counselor.
(5) The scope of practice, in addition to any other applicable provision of this Chapter, shall include implementing directly-supervised strategic support, providing directly-supervisedmentorship to family members, and, as appropriate, toothersaffectedby the individual's behavioral health condition.
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The board shall adopt and promulgate rules which govern the status of peer support specialist associate in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter.
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Any person seeking to be recognized by the board as a peer support specialist associate shall submit an application to the board on a form and in a manner as the board shall prescribe.
The initial application form shall be accompanied by an initial application fee as provided for in this Chapter.
E.Uponinvestigationoftheapplication,theboardshall,withinforty-five days, notify each candidate that the application is satisfactory and accepted or unsatisfactory and rejected.
If an application is rejected, the notice shall state the reason for such rejection.
F.Theboard shall recognize,as apeersupport specialistassociate,each candidate who:
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(2) Is not in violation of any ethical standards prescribed by the board.
(3) If the applicant has lived experience with a behavioral health condition,has attestedtoatleasttwelvemonthsofstabilityandisnotcurrently engaged in acute treatment at the time the application is received.
Each candidate shall sign a form prescribed by the board authorizing the board to obtain a criminalhistoryortoconductacriminalbackgroundchecktobeperformedby theBureauofCriminalIdentificationandInformation.Thebureaushall,upon requestandafterreceiptoffingerprintsandotheridentifyinginformationfrom the board, make available to the board information contained in the bureau's criminalhistoryrecordandidentificationfiles,whichpertainstotheindividual applying tobelicensedbytheboardasapeersupport specialist.
Each candidate shall sign a form prescribed by the board authorizing the board to obtain a criminalhistoryortoconductacriminalbackgroundchecktobeperformedby theBureauofCriminalIdentificationandInformation.Thebureaushall,upon requestandafterreceiptoffingerprintsandotheridentifyinginformationfrom the board, make available to the board information contained in the bureau's criminalhistoryrecordandidentificationfiles,whichpertainstotheindividual applying tobe licensed bytheboardasapeersupportspecialist.
G.Theboardmayprescribesuchotherqualificationsandrequirements for peer support specialist associate as may be appropriate for the protection of the public or the enhancement of professional servicesprovided pursuant to the authority of this Chapter.
(6)(a) Demonstrates professional competence by passing a written examination.
§3387.17.
(b) The board shall determine the scope and administration of the examination.
Peer support specialist supervisor;
(c) The board may provide for circumstances under which a candidate who fails the examination, but who meets all other requirements, may retake the examination.
scope of practice A.
(d) The board shall make reasonable accommodations for those candidates who demonstrate a special need or disability.
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In ordertobetterprovideforthehealthandwelfareofthecitizensofthisstate,the legislature desires to enhance the profession of peer support by providing for a qualified workforcein sufficientnumberstomeettheneeds of Louisiana and to contribute to the development of healthy communities within the state.
(8)Documents thecompletion of supervision specifictodomainsofpeer support and core functions under conditions as shall be determined by the board.
The board may require that such supervision be conducted by an organization'sdocumentedand qualified supervisorystaffperjobdescription.
F.
The board mayprescribesuch otherqualificationsandrequirements for peer support specialists as may be appropriate for the protection of the public or the enhancement of professional services provided pursuant to the authority of this Chapter.
§3387.16.
Peer support specialist supervisor;
scope of practice A.
The legislature finds that peer support is an effective and necessary component in the continuum of behavioral health treatment and services.
In ordertobetterprovideforthehealthandwelfareofthecitizensofthisstate,the legislature desires to enhance the profession of peer support by providing for a qualified workforcein sufficientnumbersto meetthe needs of Louisiana and to contribute to the development of healthy communities within the state.
The board shall recognize, as a peer support specialist supervisor, each candidate who:
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words in boldface type and underscored are additions.
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426 ENROLLED each candidate who satisfies all of the following criteria:
Each candidate Page 15 of 23 Coding:
Each candidate shall sign a form prescribed by the board authorizing the board to obtain a criminalhistoryortoconductacriminalbackgroundchecktobeperformedby theBureauofCriminalIdentificationandInformation.Thebureaushall,upon requestandafterreceiptoffingerprintsandotheridentifyinginformationfrom the board, make available to the board information contained in the bureau's criminalhistoryrecordandidentificationfiles,whichpertainstotheindividual applying tobe licensed by theboardasapeersupportspecialist.Inaddition, in ordertodeterminetheapplicant'ssuitabilityforlicensing,thebureaushallthen forward the applicant's fingerprints to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a national criminal history check.
Words which are struck through are deletions from existing law;
words in boldface type and underscored are additions.
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426 shall sign a form prescribed by the board authorizing the board to obtain a criminalhistoryortoconductacriminalbackgroundchecktobeperformedby theBureauofCriminalIdentificationandInformation.Thebureaushall,upon requestandafterreceiptoffingerprintsandotheridentifyinginformationfrom the board, make available to the board information contained in the bureau's criminalhistoryrecordandidentificationfiles,whichpertainstotheindividual applying tobe licensedby theboard as apeersupportspecialist.Inaddition, in ordertodeterminetheapplicant'ssuitabilityforlicensing,thebureaushallthen forward the applicant's fingerprints to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a national criminal history check.
F.(1)Eachapplicant shall demonstrateprofessional competencein peer support supervision by passing a written examination.
F.(1)Eachapplicant shall demonstrate professional competencein peer support supervision by passing a written examination.
(3) The board may provide for circumstances under which a candidate who fails the examination, but meets all other requirements, may retake the examination.
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426 ENROLLED who fails the examination, but meets all other requirements, may retake the examination.
G.Apeersupportspecialistsupervisormayprovidesupervisionforany other peer support specialist or any peer support specialist associate.
G.Apeersupportspecialistsupervisormayprovidesupervisionforany other peer support specialist.
It is the intent of the legislature that there be a single authority issuing Page 16 of 23 Coding:
It is the intent of the legislature that there be a single authority issuing credentials for addictive disorder counseling and prevention professionals in Louisiana.
Words which are struck through are deletions from existing law;
The authority for issuing and recognizing credentials for professionals engagedin the providing of counselingandpreventionservicesforthosewhosuffer fromaddictivedisordersshallbetheAddictiveDisorderRegulatoryAuthority.Each peersupportspecialistshallrenewhiscertificationannually.Eachrenewalshall be for a twelve-month period.
words in boldface type and underscored are additions.
SLS 26RS-1140 REENGROSSED SB NO.
426 credentials for addictive disorder counseling and prevention professionals in Louisiana.
The authority for issuing and recognizing credentials for professionals engaged in theprovidingofcounselingandpreventionservicesfor those who suffer from addictive disorders shall be the Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority.
Eachpeersupportspecialistshallrenewhiscertificationannually.Each peer support specialist associate shall renew his status annually.
Each renewal shall be for a twelve-month period.
Within the twelve-month period provided for in Subsection A of this Section, each peer support specialist and peersupport specialist associate shall provide to the board documentation of successfully completing a minimum of twenty board-approved continuing educational hours.
Within the twelve-month period provided for in Subsection A of this Section, each peer support specialist shall provide to the board documentation of successfully completing a minimum of twenty board-approved continuing educational hours.
Such hours shall be directlyrelatedtotheareaofcertification,includingsixcontinuingeducational hours in ethics.
Such hours shall be directly related to the area of certification, including six continuing educational hours in ethics.
C.
After initial application, an individual may hold peer support specialist associate status for up to sixty consecutive months.
Failure to renew his annual status shall disqualify an individual from reapplying for peer support specialist associate status.
D.Individuals who, priortoJuly 1, 2026,had maintained peerrecovery support specialist certification, shall be allowed to renew or reapply for peer support specialist certification.
E.
Individuals who, prior toJuly 1,2026,had maintained peer recovery supportspecialistassociatestatus,shallbeallowedtoreneworreapplyforpeer support specialist associate status.
B.Withinthetwenty-four-monthperiodprovidedforinSubsectionAof this Section, each peer support supervisor shall provide to the board documentation of successful completion of a minimum of twenty Page 17 of 23 Coding:
B.Withinthetwenty-four-monthperiodprovidedforinSubsectionAof this Section, each peer support supervisor shall provide to the board documentation of successful completion of a minimum of twenty board-approved continuing educational hours.
Words which are struck through are deletions from existing law;
words in boldface type and underscored are additions.
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426 board-approved continuing educational hours.
The documentation required by Subsection B of this Section shall be provided on a form and in a manner prescribed by the board.
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426 ENROLLED provided on a form and in a manner prescribed by the board.
In addition, the board is authorized to impose and collect an administrative fee not to exceedfivehundreddollarsperviolationorotherwisedisciplineanypersonholding a credential,specialtycertification,status, or recognition authorized bythis Chapter who:
In addition, the board is authorized to impose and collect an administrative fee not to exceedfivehundreddollarsperviolation orotherwisediscipline anypersonholding a credential,specialtycertification,status, or recognition authorized bythis Chapter who engages in any of the following:
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* * * §3390.6.
Words which are struck through are deletions from existing law;
words in boldface type and underscored are additions.
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* * * B.
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426 ENROLLED B.
* * * (6) Each application for a peer support specialist, associate, and supervisor shall be accompanied by a fee prescribed by the board.
* * * (6) Each application for a peer support specialist supervisor shall be accompanied by a fee prescribed by the board.
The fee for processing the application shall be in an amount at least sufficient to cover the cost of processing the application, but shall not be less than fifty dollars nor more than three hundred dollars.
The fee for processing the application shall be in an amount at least sufficient to cover the cost of processingtheapplication, butshallnotbelessthanfiftydollarsnormorethan threehundred dollars.
The fee for administering the written examination shall be in an amount at least sufficient to cover the cost of administering the written examination, but shall not be less than one hundred dollarsnormorethanthreehundreddollars.Therenewalfeeforapeersupport specialist,associate,orsupervisorshallnotbelessthanonehundreddollarsnor more than three hundred dollars.
The fee for administering the writtenexamination shall be in an amount atleastsufficienttocoverthecostofadministeringthewritten examination,butshallnotbelessthanonehundreddollarsnormorethanthree hundred dollars.
The renewal fee for a peer support specialist or supervisor shallnotbelessthanonehundreddollarsnormorethanthreehundreddollars.
(7)(8)Eachtrainingoreducationalinstitute,provider,orinstitution shallpay a fee of not less than two hundred nor more than two hundred fifty dollars to the boardinordertobeauthorizedtoprovideapprovededucation,training,andcourses.
(7)(8)Eachtrainingoreducationalinstitute,provider,orinstitutionshallpay a fee of not less than two hundred nor more than two hundred fifty dollars to the boardinordertobeauthorizedtoprovideapprovededucation,training,andcourses.
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(8)(9) Any person seeking approval of continuing education credit when thosecreditswerenotapprovedpursuanttoParagraph(7)(8)ofthisSubsection,shall pay a fee of not less than twenty-five dollars nor more than fifty dollars for each fifteen hours of continuing education credit.
Words which are struck through are deletions from existing law;
words in boldface type and underscored are additions.
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426 (8)(9) Any person seeking approval of continuing education credit when thosecreditswerenotapprovedpursuanttoParagraph(7)(8)ofthisSubsection,shall pay a fee of not less than twenty-five dollars nor more than fifty dollars for each fifteen hours of continuing education credit.
waiver * * * E.(1) For purposes of this Subsection, "peer support specialist" means a behavioral health staff member who possesses lived experience with his own behavioral health condition and with navigating the behavioral health services network who seeks employment with a behavioral healthcare facility or program serving people with behavioral health conditions.
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(2)(1) The provisions of this Subsection shall applyexclusively to certified addiction counselors, registered addiction counselors, counselors in training, peer support specialists, or peer support specialist associates employed or contractedwithabehavioralhealthservicesproviderlicensedbythedepartmentand shall not be construed to apply to any other person or any licensed personnel.
(3)(2) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a person shall not be prohibited or disqualified from employment as a peer support specialist certified addictioncounselor,registeredaddictioncounselor,counselorintraining,peer support specialist, orpeersupport specialistassociatewith alicensedbehavioral health services provider if the person's criminal background check reveals he has been convicted of an offense provided for in R.S.
14:38.1 or 67, or convicted of distribution or possession with the intent to distribute controlled dangerous substances listed in Schedules I through V of the Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Law, R.S.
40:961 et seq., if that person meets all of the following requirements:
(a) No less than three years prior to being hired as a peer support specialist, Page 20 of 23 Coding:
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426 the person satisfactorily completed his sentence or was lawfully released from confinement, supervision, or probation imposed by a court for the person's most recent conviction for an offense listed in this Paragraph.
426 ENROLLED E.(1) For purposes of this Subsection, "peer support specialist" means a behavioral health staff member who possesses lived experience with his own behavioral health condition and with navigating the behavioral health services network who seeks employment with a behavioral healthcare facility or program serving people with behavioral health conditions.
(b) After satisfactorily completing his sentence or after being lawfully releasedfrom confinement, supervision, or probation for his most recentconviction foranoffenselistedinthis Paragraph,thepersonsuccessfullycompletedalltraining andrequirementsestablishedbytheofficeofbehavioralhealthofthedepartmentfor a peer support specialist as evidenced by a Notice of Completion of Training and Requirements issued by the office of behavioral health or its designee Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority.
(2)(1) The provisions of this Subsection shall apply exclusively to certified addictioncounselors,registeredaddictioncounselors,counselorsintraining,or peer support specialists employed or contracted with a behavioral health services provider licensedbythe department and shall not be construed to applyto anyother person or any licensed personnel.
(4)(3)NothinginthisSubsectionshallbeconstruedascreatinganobligation upon an employer to offer employment to a person.
(3)(2) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a person shall not be prohibited or disqualified from employment as a peer support specialist certified addiction counselor, registered addiction counselor, counselor in training, or peer support specialist with a licensed behavioral health services provider if the person's criminal background check reveals he has been convicted of an offense providedforinR.S.14:38.1or67,orconvictedofdistributionorpossessionwiththe intent to distribute controlled dangerous substances listed in Schedules I through V of the Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Law, R.S.
(5)(4) The department Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority shall promulgaterulesinaccordancewiththeAdministrativeProcedureActrelatingtothe training and requirements of peer support specialists for purposes of implementing this Subsection.
40:961 et seq., if that person meets all of the following requirements:
Section3.(A)TheAddictiveDisorderRegulatoryAuthorityshallcoordinatewiththe Louisiana Department of Health during the transition of peer support specialists from the department to the board.
(a) No less than three years prior to being hired as a peer support specialist, the person satisfactorily completed his sentence or was lawfully released from confinement, supervision, or probation imposed by a court for the person's most recent conviction for an offense listed in this Paragraph.
(B) Anyrules promulgated bythe Addictive Disorder RegulatoryAuthorityrelative to peer support specialist associates, peer support specialists, and peer support supervisors shall align with the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) National Model Standards for Peer Support Certification in accordance with any federal requirements by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
(b) After satisfactorily completing his sentence or after being lawfully releasedfrom confinement, supervision, or probation for his most recentconviction foranoffenselistedinthisParagraph,thepersonsuccessfullycompletedalltraining andrequirementsestablishedbytheofficeofbehavioralhealthofthedepartmentfor a peer support specialist as evidenced by a Notice of Completion of Training and Requirements issued by the office of behavioral health or its designee Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority.
The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the legislative instrument, were prepared bySenate Legislative Services.
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The keyword, summary, and digest do not constitute part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent.
[R.S.
1:13(B) and 24:177(E)] DIGEST SB 426 Reengrossed 2026 Regular Session Stine Present law establishes the Addictive Disorders Regulatory Authority (ADRA) as the Page 21 of 23 Coding:
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426 licensing board with the responsibility and authority to regulate the practice of addictive disorder treatment and prevention.
426 ENROLLED (4)(3)NothinginthisSubsectionshallbeconstruedascreatinganobligation upon an employer to offer employment to a person.
Proposed law adds that ADRA shall issue and recognize credentials for professionals engaged in providing substance use disorder counseling, prevention, and peer support services for those who suffer from behavioral health conditions.
(5)(4) The department Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority shall promulgaterulesinaccordancewiththeAdministrativeProcedureActrelatingtothe training and requirements of peer support specialists for purposes of implementing this Subsection.
Present law provides for the membership of ADRA.
Section 3.(A) The Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority shall convene an advisorygroup,composedofsubjectmatterexpertsonaddictivedisordersandpeersupport servicesandpeersupportspecialists,tocoordinatewiththeLouisianaDepartmentofHealth during the transition of peer support specialists from the department to the board.
Proposed law changes the number of members from 8 to 11 and adds representation from the office of behavioral health and higher education and a peer support specialist.
(B) Any individual recognized by the Louisiana Department of Health as a peer support specialist on the effective date of this Act shall continue to be recognized by the Addictive Disorders Regulatory Authority.
Proposed law provides for additional qualifications for board members, except for the consumer member.
Upon transfer from the Louisiana Department of Health to the Addictive Disorders Regulatory Authority, a peer support specialist shall renew his certification twelve months from the date of his most recent recognition by the Louisiana Department of Health.
Present law provides for definitions.
(C) Anyrules promulgated bythe Addictive Disorder RegulatoryAuthorityrelative to peer support specialists and peer support specialist supervisors shall align with the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) National Model StandardsforPeerSupportCertificationinaccordancewith anyfederalrequirementsbythe Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
Proposed law adds definitions for "behavioral health condition", "credentialing", "licensed mental health professional", "peer support", "peer support specialist", "peer support specialist associate", and "peer support specialist supervisor".
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA APPROVED:
Proposedlawestablishesthequalifications,scopeofpractice,andstatusrenewalprocessfor a person to be recognized by ADRA as a peer support specialist, peer support specialist associate, and peer support specialist supervisor.
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Proposed law provides for an application fee of not less than $50 and not more than $300, an examination fee of not less than $100 and not more than $300, and a renewal fee of not lessthan$100 andnotmorethan$300forapeersupportspecialist,associate,orsupervisor.
Present law prohibits a person from being disqualified from employment as a peer support specialist with a licensed behavioral health services provider if the person's criminal background check reveals certain convictions if the person meets requirements established in present law, including successfully completing the La.
Dept.
of Health's training and requirements.
Proposed law expands present law to apply to certified addiction counselors, registered addiction counselors, counselors in training, peer support specialists, or peer support specialist associates and changes the reference from the La.
Dept.
of Health to ADRA.
ProposedlawrequiresADRAtocoordinatewiththeLa.Dept.ofHealthduringthetransition of peer support specialists from the department to the board.
Proposed law provides that any rules promulgated by ADRA relative to peer support specialist associates, peer support specialists, and peer support supervisors shall align with federal requirements.
Effective August 1, 2026.
(Amends R.S.
37:3386.1, 3386.2(A), 3386.2(B)(intro para), and 3386.2(B)(5) and (6), 3386.2(F)(1)(intro para), and 3386.2(G), 3387.1(A)(2)(b)-(d), 3387.2(A)(2)(b)-(d), 3387.3(B)(4),3387.6(E)(1)and(3)and(I),3388.3,3390.3(A)(11)and(B)(4)and3390.6(A) and (B)(6)-(8) and R.S.
40:1203.3(E);
adds R.S.
37:3386.2(B)(7)-(10) and (H), 3387.15, 3387.16, 3387.17, 3388.4, and 3390.6(B)(9)) Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate Senate Floor Amendments to engrossed bill Page 22 of 23 Coding:
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426 1.
Provides for additional qualifications for board members, except for the consumer member.
2.
Requires ADRA to coordinate with the La.
Dept.
of Health during the transition of peer support specialists from the department to the board.
3.
Provides that any rules promulgated by ADRA relative to peer support specialist associates, peer support specialists, and peer support supervisors shall align with federal requirements.
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Action History

  1. Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 767.

  2. Effective date 8/1/2026.

  3. Sent to the Governor by the Secretary of the Senate.

  4. Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate.

  5. Signed by the Speaker of the House.

  6. Amendments proposed by the House read and concurred in by a vote of 36 yeas and 0 nays.

  7. Read by title, returned to the calendar.

  8. Called from the calendar.

  9. Read third time by title, amended, roll called on final passage, yeas 97, nays 0. The bill, having received two-thirds vote of the elected members, was finally passed, ordered to the Senate.

  10. Received from the House with amendments.

  11. Read by title, amended, passed to 3rd reading.

  12. Scheduled for floor debate on 05/19/2026.

  13. Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments.

  14. Reported with amendments (10-0). Referred to the Legislative Bureau.

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

  16. Received in the House from the Senate, read by title, lies over under the rules.

  17. Senate floor amendments read and adopted. Read by title and passed by a vote of 36 yeas and 0 nays; ordered reengrossed and sent to the House. Motion to reconsider tabled.

  18. Read by title. Ordered engrossed and passed to third reading and final passage.

  19. Substitute for Senate Bill No. 168. Read by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.

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CONCUR (#1186)

Passed 36 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 1000
Republican 27000
Democrat 8003
Total 36003
% of votes cast 92%0%0%8%
How each member voted (39)
Member Party Vote
Mr. President — Yea
Edward J. Price Democrat Yea
Gary Carter Democrat Yea
Gerald Boudreaux Democrat Yea
Jay Luneau Democrat Yea
Jimmy Harris Democrat Yea
Katrina R. Jackson-Andrews Democrat Not Voting
Larry Selders Democrat Not Voting
Regina Barrow Democrat Yea
Royce Duplessis Democrat Not Voting
Sam Jenkins Democrat Yea
Sidney Barthelemy II Democrat Yea
Adam Bass Republican Yea
Alan Seabaugh Republican Yea
Beth Mizell Republican Yea
Blake Miguez Republican Yea
Bob Hensgens Republican Yea
Brach Jerad Myers Republican Yea
Caleb Kleinpeter Republican Yea
Eddie J. Lambert Republican Yea
Franklin J. Foil Republican Yea
Glen Womack Republican Yea
Gregory A. Miller Republican Yea
Heather Cloud Republican Yea
Jeremy Stine Republican Yea
John C. "Jay" Morris Republican Yea
Jr., William "Bill" Wheat Republican Yea
Kirk Talbot Republican Yea
Mark Abraham Republican Yea
Michael "Big Mike" Fesi Republican Yea
Mike Reese Republican Yea
Patrick Connick Republican Yea
Patrick McMath Republican Yea
Rick Edmonds Republican Yea
Robert "Bob" Owen Republican Yea
Robert Allain Republican Yea
Stewart Jr. Cathey Republican Yea
Thomas A. Pressly Republican Yea
Valarie Hodges Republican Yea

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FINAL PASSAGE (#1397)

Passed 97 Yea · 0 Nay · 8 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 28002
Republican 63005
Unaffiliated 6001
Total 97008
% of votes cast 92%0%0%8%
How each member voted (105)
Member Party Vote
Amedee — Yea
Galle — Yea
Stagni — Yea
Mr. Speaker — Not Voting
Johnson, T. — Yea
Landry, T. — Yea
St. Blanc — Yea
Adrian Fisher Democrat Yea
Aimee Adatto Freeman Democrat Yea
Alonzo L. Knox Democrat Yea
Barbara Carpenter Democrat Yea
C. Denise Marcelle Democrat Yea
Candace N. Newell Democrat Yea
Chasity Martinez Democrat Yea
Dana Henry Democrat Yea
Delisha Boyd Democrat Yea
Ed Murray Democrat Yea
Edmond Jordan Democrat Yea
Gerald Boudreaux Democrat Yea
III, Ed Larvadain Democrat Yea
Joy Walters Democrat Not Voting
Jr., Kyle M. Green Democrat Yea
Ken Brass Democrat Yea
Mandie Landry Democrat Yea
Marcus Anthony Bryant Democrat Yea
Pat Moore Democrat Yea
Rashid Armand Young Democrat Yea
Robby Carter Democrat Yea
Rodney Lyons Democrat Yea
Roy Daryl Adams Democrat Yea
Shaun Raphael Mena Democrat Yea
Sr., Wilford Carter Democrat Yea
Steven Jackson Democrat Yea
Sylvia Elaine Taylor Democrat Yea
Tammy T. Phelps Democrat Not Voting
Tehmi Jahi Chassion Democrat Yea
Vanessa Caston LaFleur Democrat Yea
Annie Spell Republican Yea
Barbara Reich Freiberg Republican Yea
Beth Anne Billings Republican Yea
Brett F. Geymann Republican Not Voting
Brian Leonard Glorioso Republican Yea
Bryan Fontenot Republican Yea
Chad Michael Boyer Republican Yea
Chance Keith Henry Republican Yea
Christopher Turner Republican Yea
Danny McCormick Republican Yea
Daryl Andrew Deshotel Republican Yea
Debbie Villio Republican Yea
Dixon Wallace McMakin Republican Not Voting
Dodie Horton Republican Yea
Emily Chenevert Republican Yea
Foy Bryan Gadberry Republican Yea
Francis C. Thompson Republican Not Voting
Gregory A. Miller Republican Yea
III, Roger William Wilder Republican Yea
III, Vincent E. Cox Republican Yea
IV, Gerald "Beau" Beaullieu Republican Yea
Jack McFarland Republican Yea
Jacob Braud Republican Yea
Jacob Jules Landry Republican Yea
Jason Brian DeWitt Republican Yea
Jeffrey "Jeff" Fons Wiley Republican Yea
Jeremy LaCombe Republican Yea
Jerome Zeringue Republican Yea
Jessica Domangue Republican Yea
John E. Wyble Republican Yea
Joseph A. Orgeron Republican Yea
Josh Carlson Republican Yea
Jr., Dennis Bamburg Republican Yea
Jr., John R. Illg Republican Yea
Jr., Michael Robert Bayham Republican Yea
Kathy Edmonston Republican Yea
Kellee Hennessy Dickerson Republican Yea
Kim Carver Republican Yea
Kimberly Landry Coates Republican Yea
Larry A. Bagley Republican Not Voting
Lauren Ventrella Republican Yea
Laurie Schlegel Republican Yea
Les Farnum Republican Yea
Mark Wright Republican Yea
Michael "Gabe" Firment Republican Yea
Michael Charles Echols Republican Yea
Michael Melerine Republican Yea
Mike Johnson Republican Yea
Neil Riser Republican Yea
Nicholas Muscarello Republican Yea
Paul Sawyer Republican Yea
Phillip Eric Tarver Republican Yea
Polly Thomas Republican Yea
R. Dewith Carrier Republican Yea
Raymond J. Crews Republican Yea
Reese "Skip" Broussard Republican Yea
Rhonda Gaye Butler Republican Yea
Robert "Bob" Owen Republican Yea
Rodney Schamerhorn Republican Yea
Ryan Bourriaque Republican Yea
Shane Mack Republican Yea
Sr., Peter F. Egan Republican Yea
Stephanie H. Berault Republican Yea
Stephanie Hilferty Republican Not Voting
Timothy P. Kerner Republican Yea
Tony Bacala Republican Yea
Troy Jude Hebert Republican Yea
Wayne McMahen Republican Yea

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FINAL PASSAGE (#255)

Passed 36 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 1000
Republican 26001
Democrat 9002
Total 36003
% of votes cast 92%0%0%8%
How each member voted (39)
Member Party Vote
Mr. President — Yea
Edward J. Price Democrat Yea
Gary Carter Democrat Yea
Gerald Boudreaux Democrat Yea
Jay Luneau Democrat Yea
Jimmy Harris Democrat Yea
Katrina R. Jackson-Andrews Democrat Yea
Larry Selders Democrat Not Voting
Regina Barrow Democrat Not Voting
Royce Duplessis Democrat Yea
Sam Jenkins Democrat Yea
Sidney Barthelemy II Democrat Yea
Adam Bass Republican Yea
Alan Seabaugh Republican Yea
Beth Mizell Republican Yea
Blake Miguez Republican Yea
Bob Hensgens Republican Yea
Brach Jerad Myers Republican Yea
Caleb Kleinpeter Republican Yea
Eddie J. Lambert Republican Yea
Franklin J. Foil Republican Yea
Glen Womack Republican Yea
Gregory A. Miller Republican Yea
Heather Cloud Republican Yea
Jeremy Stine Republican Yea
John C. "Jay" Morris Republican Yea
Jr., William "Bill" Wheat Republican Yea
Kirk Talbot Republican Yea
Mark Abraham Republican Yea
Michael "Big Mike" Fesi Republican Yea
Mike Reese Republican Yea
Patrick Connick Republican Yea
Patrick McMath Republican Not Voting
Rick Edmonds Republican Yea
Robert "Bob" Owen Republican Yea
Robert Allain Republican Yea
Stewart Jr. Cathey Republican Yea
Thomas A. Pressly Republican Yea
Valarie Hodges Republican Yea

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