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HB 949 — HEALTH CARE/PROVIDERS: Provides relative to the Louisiana State Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners (EN INCREASE SG RV See Note)
Last action — Becomes Act No. 929 without the Governor's signature.
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 27, 2026. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Jeff Landry (Republican) on June 23, 2026.
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Current position in the legislative process.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Passed 3 recorded votes so far.
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In plain language
The bill modifies the Louisiana State Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners.
This legislation makes changes to the structure and regulations of the Louisiana State Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners. It aims to enhance the board's functions for managing radiologic technologists in the state.
What this means for you
- Healthcare: This means potential changes in regulation and oversight for radiologic technologists which could affect healthcare delivery.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
194 added · 312 removedPlain-language change summary
In the latest version of Bill HB 949, the reference to "ACT No. 929" has been removed. This change likely indicates that the bill is no longer considering or relying on that specific act, which may affect the context or implementation of the new legislation. Removing outdated or unnecessary references helps to keep the bill clear and focused on its current purpose.
HLSENROLLED 26RS-1210 REENGROSSED Regular Session HOUSE BILL NO.
949 BY REPRESENTATIVE COATES HEALTHAN CARE/PROVIDERS:ACT ToamendandreenactR.S.
Provides37:3207(A)(2)and(4)and(B)(introductoryparagraph),(1),and relative to the Louisiana State Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners AN ACT ToamendandreenactR.S.37:3207(A)(2)and(4)and(B)(introductoryparagraph),(1),and (2), 3208(A)(introductoryparagraph) and (B), 3211 through 3213, 3216, 3218, and 3219(A)(introductory paragraph), (1), (2), (4), (5), and (8) and (B), to enact R.S.
37:3200(13) andand(14),3207(C)and(D),3208(C), (14),3207(C)and(D),3208(C),3210(E),3210(E), and 3219(A)(11),and to repeal R.S.
SectionSection1. 1.
§3200.Page 1 of 8 CODING:
Definitions As used in this Chapter:
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HLS 26RS-1210 REENGROSSED HB NO.
949 (13)ENROLLED "Limited§3200. purpose permit" means a permit issued for a limited purpose in scope as defined by rules adopted by the board authorizing an individual to perform certain radiologic procedures.
Definitions As used in this Chapter:
* * * (13) "Limited purpose permit" means a permit issued for a limited purpose in scope as defined by rules adopted by the board authorizing an individual to perform certain radiologic procedures.
"Limited purpose permit" does not mean or include a temporary working permit issued by the board.
(1) Establish pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act a code of ethics for radiologic technologists licensepersons licensed or limitedpermitted purposepursuant permitto holders.this Chapter.
(2)Page Establish2 pursuantof to8 theCODING: Administrative Procedure Act continuing education requirements for license or limited purpose permit renewal.
Wordsinstruckthroughtypearedeletionsfromexistinglaw;wordsunderscored are additions.
HB NO.
949 ENROLLED (2) Establish pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act continuing education requirements for license or limited purpose permit renewal.
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Wordsinstruckthroughtypearedeletionsfromexistinglaw;wordsunderscoredThe areboard additions.shall not promulgate or adopt rules regulating private radiologicaltechnologists includingbut not limited to educationalandcredentialing requirements and practice and supervision standards.
HLS 26RS-1210 REENGROSSED HB NO.
949 D.
The board shall not promulgate or adopt rules regulating private radiologicaltechnologists includingbutnot limited to educationalandcredentialing requirements and practice and supervision standards.
AnapplicantforlicensureorlimitedAnapplicantforlicensure purposeor permitlimited underpurposepermitunderin in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter must shall verify by oath or affirmation that he is all of the following:
Each applicant for a license or temporarytemporaryworking permit as a radiologic technologist shall have successfully completed a course of study in radiography, radiation therapy technology, fusion technology, or nuclear medicine technology, approved by the board in accordance with standards promulgated by the board.
C.(1) Each applicant for a license as a radiologist assistant shall hold a currentcertificationcurrentcertificationas asa aregisteredradiologistregistered radiologist assistant from thetheAmericanRegistry AmericanRegistry of Radiologic Technologists.
(2) Each applicant for a temporary working permit to practice as a radiologist assistant shall have successfully completed an educational program for radiologist assistants approved by the board.
Upon application and payment for a limited purpose permit, the board mayissue an initial temporarypermittemporaryworking permit to anyperson meeting the education, training, examination, and competency criteria for the applicable limited purpose permit as outlined in rules promulgated by the board.
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Licensure The board shall issue a license to and authorize the use of the title "Licensed RadiologicTechnologist"or"LicensedRadiologistAssistant"byeachapplicantwho hassuccessfullypassedthecertificationexaminationorhasotherwisebeenqualified Page 3 of 10 CODING:
HLS 26RS-1210 REENGROSSED HB NO.
949 underpursuanttotheprovisionsofthisChapterandhaspaidallfeesrequiredbythisENROLLED Chapter.§3211.
Licensure The board shall issue a license to and authorize the use of the title "Licensed RadiologicTechnologist"or"LicensedRadiologistAssistant"byeachapplicantwho hassuccessfullypassedthecertificationexaminationorhasotherwisebeenqualified underpursuanttotheprovisionsofthisChapterandhaspaidallfeesrequiredbythis Chapter.
No person shall knowingly employ as a radiologic technologist, radiologist assistant, or limited purpose permit holder, any person required by the provisions ofofthisChaptertoholdalicenseortemporaryworkingorlimited this Chapter to hold a license or temporaryor limited purpose permit who does not hold a license or temporarytemporaryworking or limited purpose permit under pursuant to this Chapter.
NopersonholdingalicenseortemporaryorlimitedpurposepermitunderNo person holding a license or temporary working or limited purpose permit under pursuant to this Chapter shall use radioactiveradioactivesubstances substances or equipment emitting or detectingionizingradiationonhumansfordiagnosticortherapeuticpurposesunlessdetecting underionizing theradiation directionon andhumans supervisionfor ofdiagnostic aor licensedtherapeutic practitionerPage and4 unless so directed by prescription of a8 licensedCODING: practitioner.
This Subsection shall not apply to a Page 4 of 10 CODING:
HLS 26RS-1210 REENGROSSED HB NO.
949 radiologistENROLLED assistant,purposes whounless shallunder practicethe onlydirection asand providedsupervision inof Subsectiona Elicensed practitioner and unless so directed by prescription of thisa Section.licensed practitioner.
This Subsection shall notapplytoaradiologistassistant,whoshallpracticeonlyasprovidedinSubsection E of this Section.
(4)Page A5 temporaryof or8 limitedCODING: purpose permit fee not to exceed seventy-five dollars per permit issuance.
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HLS 26RS-1210 REENGROSSED HB NO.
949 (5)ENROLLED (4) A temporary working or limited purpose permit renewalfee not to exceed twoseventy-five hundreddollars fiftydollars per renewal.permit issuance.
(5) A permit renewal not to exceed two hundred fiftydollars per renewal.
(9) A dishonored payment processingfeenotprocessingfee not to exceedone hundred dollars per occurrence.
(15) A postage, mailing, shipping, handling, and other related costsfees fee not to exceed the actual costs incurred.
(16) AsubpoenaorducestecumissuancefeenottoexceedthirtydollarsperAsubpoenaorducestecumissuancefeenot to exceedthirtydollarsper issuance.
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HLS 26RS-1210 REENGROSSED HB NO.
949 ENROLLED §3219.
causes for censure, reprimand, suspension or revocation of license or temporaryortemporaryworking or limited purpose permit A.
The board may suspend or revoke any license or temporary orworking limited purpose permit to practice as a radiologic technologist or censure,limitedpurposepermittopracticeasaradiologictechnologistorcensure,reprimand, reprimand, or otherwise discipline a licensee or permittee upon proof that the person:
(1) Is guilty of fraud or deceit in the procurement or holding of the license or temporary working or limited purpose permit.
(2) Hasbeenconvictedofafelonyinacourtofcompetentjurisdiction,either withinoroutsideofthisstate,unlesstheconvictionhasbeenreversedandtheholder ofofthelicenseortemporaryworkingorlimitedpurposepermitholderdischargedand the license or temporary or limited purpose permit holder discharged and acquitted;
or if the holder has been pardoned with full restoration of civil rights, in which case the license or temporaryortemporary working or limited purpose permit shall be restored.
Has knowingly trained, aided, abetted, or permitted a person who is not licensed, permitted, or otherwiseauthorized,inotherwise authorized,in accordancewith this Chapter, to perform duties requiring a license or permit in accordance with this Chapter.
* * * (8) Is or has been found guilty of incompetence or negligence in his performance as a license or temporaryortemporaryworking or limited purpose permit holder.
* * * (11) Has interpretedinterpretedimages, images,rendereddiagnoses, rendered diagnoses, or prescribedmedicationsprescribed medications or therapies.
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Proceedings against the holder of a license or temporary or limited purposepermitunderpursuantto this Chaptershall be instituted in compliancewith Page 7 of 10 CODING:
HLS 26RS-1210 REENGROSSED HB NO.
949 theENROLLED provisionsB. of the Administrative Procedure Act as contained in R.S.
Proceedings against the holder of a license or temporary working or limited purpose permit under pursuant to this Chapter shall be instituted in compliancewith theprovisions oftheAdministrative ProcedureAct ascontainedin R.S.
DIGESTSPEAKER ThedigestprintedbelowwaspreparedbyHouseLegislativeOF Services.THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA APPROVED:
ItPage constitutes8 nopart of the8 legislativeCODING: instrument.
The keyword, one-liner, abstract, 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)] HB 949 Reengrossed 2026 Regular Session Coates Abstract:
Provides relative to the La.
State Radiological TechnologyBoard of Examiners.
Present law provides for definitions.
Proposed law adds the definitions of "limited purpose permit" and "radiologist assistant." Present law requires the board to examine, license, renew licenses of, and issue temporary working permits to duly qualified applicants for licensure as radiologic technologists and conduct hearings upon charges calling for discipline of a licensee.
Proposed law instead requires the board to examine, license, renew licenses of, issue permits,renewpermitsof,andissuetemporaryworkingpermitstodulyqualifiedapplicants forlicensureorpermitasradiologictechnologists,nuclearmedicinetechnologists,radiation therapytechnologists, fusion technologists, limited purpose permit holders, and radiologist assistants, and conduct hearings upon charges calling for discipline of a licensee or permittee.
Presentlawauthorizestheboardtoestablishacodeofethicsforradiologictechnologistsand continuing education requirements for licensure or renewal.
Proposed law adds that present law extends to individuals permitted by the board.
Present law provides for what an applicant for licensure shall verifybyoath or affirmation.
Proposed law adds that present law applies to individuals permitted bythe board.
Present law requires that each applicant for a license as a radiologic technologist to successfully completed a course of study in radiography, radiation therapy technology, fusion technology, or nuclear medicine technology, approved by the board in accordance with standards promulgated by the board.
Proposed law adds that present law extends to individuals permitted by the board.
Proposed law prohibits the board from expanding the scope of practice of radiologist assistantsorlimitedpurposepermitholdersbeyondthedutiesauthorizedbypresentlawand proposed law.
Proposed law provides that, for licensure as a radiologist assistant, the board shall require the applicant to hold a current certification as a registered radiologist assistant from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
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HLS 26RS-1210 REENGROSSED HB NO.
949 Proposedlawprovidesthateachapplicantforatemporarypermittopracticeasaradiologist assistantshallhavesuccessfullycompletedaneducationalprogramforradiologistassistants.
Present law requires the board to issue a license to and authorize the use of the title "Licensed Radiologic Technologist" to each applicant who has successfully passed the certification examination or has otherwise qualified under present law and has paid all required fees.
Proposed law adds the title "Licensed Radiologist Assistant" and otherwise retains present law.
Present law requires the board to issue a license without examination to persons who are licensed as radiologic technologists or radiologist assistants under the laws of other states, provided that the standards under which theywere licensed are at least as stringent as those established by the board.
Proposed law adds radiologist assistants to present law.
Presentlawprovides thatno personshall assumeorusethetitle ordesignationof"Licensed Radiologic Technologist", unless he holds a current license issued in accordance with present law.
Proposed law adds "Licensed Radiologist Assistant" to present law.
Present law provides that no person shall knowingly employ, as a radiologic technologist, any person required to hold a license under present law who does not hold such a license.
Proposedlawaddsthatpresent law extends to temporaryorlimited purposepermitholders.
Present law prohibits a person holding a license under present law from using radioactive substances or equipment emitting or detecting ionizing radiation on humans for diagnostic or therapeuticpurposes unless underthedirectionandsupervisionofa licensed practitioner and pursuant to a prescription from a licensed practitioner.
Proposedlawaddsthat present law extends to temporaryorlimited purposepermitholders.
Proposed law requires a radiologist assistant to perform advanced imaging proceduresonly whendelegatedbyandconductedunderthedirectsupervisionofaradiologist.Proposedlaw further provides that a radiologist assistant shall not interpret images, render diagnoses, or prescribe medications or therapies.
Present law provides that a radiologic technologist whose license has lapsed and who has ceased practice for not more than five years may have his license reinstated upon payment of the renewal fee and submission of evidence satisfactoryto the board that he has fulfilled continuing education requirements.
Proposedlawaddsthatpresentlaw extends to temporaryor limited purposepermitholders.
Present law requires the board to promulgate a reasonable fee schedule for the issuance, renewal,orreinstatementofanylicenseorpermit,foradministrationofexaminations,orfor any other administrative function provided for in present law.
The fee schedule may be modified as necessaryby the board.
Proposed law repeals present law and instead allows the board, at its discretion, to charge and collect fee amounts provided for in proposed law.
Proposed law requires the board to set appropriate fees by rule, not to exceed the amounts specified in proposed law.
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HLS 26RS-1210 REENGROSSED HB NO.
949 Present law provides that the board may suspend or revoke any license to practice as a radiologic technologist or otherwise discipline a licensee under certain circumstances.
Proposed law adds that present lawextendsto temporaryorlimited purposepermitholders.
Proposed law provides that a licensee or permittee may be disciplined for knowingly assisting a person in performing activities requiring a license issued by the board.
Proposedlawfurtherprovidesthatalicenseeorpermitteemaybedisciplinedforinterpreting images, rendering diagnoses, or prescribing medications or therapies in violation of law.
Present law provides that proceedings against a license holder shall be instituted in accordance with present law.
Proposedlawaddsthatpresent law extends to temporaryorlimited purposepermitholders.
Present law provides that, for a period not to exceed one year from the effective date of present law, the board shall issue a license without examination to certain qualified applicants meeting specified work experience requirements.
Proposed law repeals present law.
Present law provides for clinical experience requirements for national certification.
Proposed law repeals present law.
(Amends R.S.
37:3207(A)(2)and (4)and(B)(intro.para.),(1)and (2), 3208(A)(intro.
para.) and(B),3211-3213,3216,3218,and3219(A)(intro.para.),(1),(2),(4),(5),and(8)and(B);
Adds R.S.
37:3200(13) and (14), 3207(C) and (D), 3208(C), 3210(E), and 3219(A)(11);
Repeals R.S.
37:3210(B) and 3221) Summary of Amendments Adopted by House The Committee Amendments Proposed byHouse Committee on Health and Welfare to the original bill:
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Provide for temporary and limited purpose permits issued by the board.
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Provide for the scope of the board.
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Clarify provisions relative to temporary permits for radiologist assistants.
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Restore language relative to exceptions to licensing by the board for certain healthcare professionals.
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Provide for prohibited acts.
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Provide for the authority of the board over private radiological technologists.
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Make technical corrections.
The House Floor Amendments to the engrossed bill:
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Make the collection of board fees discretionary.
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Make technical changes.
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- Senate Floor Bureau Note, #3952, McMath, Adopted View text pdf
Amendments
7 amendments- House Floor Amendment, #3723, Coates, Adopted Adopted Show changes
- House Floor Amendment, #3720, Coates, Adopted Adopted Show changes
- House Floor Legislative Bureau Amendment, #1914, Horton, Adopted Adopted Show changes
- House Committee Amendment, #3319, H&W, Adopted Adopted Show changes
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Action History
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Becomes Act No. 929 without the Governor's signature.
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Effective date: 08/01/2026.
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Sent to the Governor for executive approval.
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Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.
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Signed by the President of the Senate.
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Read by title, roll called, yeas 98, nays 0. The Senate amendments, having received two-thirds vote of the elected members, were concurred in.
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Scheduled for concurrence on 05/26/2026.
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Received from the Senate with amendments.
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Rules suspended. Senate floor amendments read and adopted. Read by title, passed by a vote of 33 yeas and 0 nays, and ordered returned to the House. Motion to reconsider tabled.
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Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments. Read by title and passed to third reading and final passage.
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Read by title and referred to the Legislative Bureau.
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Reported favorably.
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Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Health and Welfare.
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Received in the Senate. Read first time by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.
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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, title adopted, ordered to the Senate.
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Scheduled for floor debate on 04/14/2026.
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Read by title, amended, ordered engrossed, passed to 3rd reading.
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Reported with amendments (12-0).
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Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Health and Welfare.
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Prefiled.
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Under the rules, provisionally referred to the Committee on Health and Welfare.
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First appeared in the Interim Calendar on 2/27/2026.
Sponsors
- Kimberly Landry Coates · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Kimberly Landry Coates Republican
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (146)
146 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 146 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democrat | 29 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 63 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Unaffiliated | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 98 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| % of votes cast | 93% | 0% | 0% | 7% |
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 | Yea |
| 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 | Not Voting |
| Sr., Wilford Carter | Democrat | Yea |
| Steven Jackson | Democrat | Yea |
| Sylvia Elaine Taylor | Democrat | Yea |
| Tammy T. Phelps | Democrat | Yea |
| 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 | Yea |
| 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 | Yea |
| 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 | Not Voting |
| Jacob Braud | Republican | Yea |
| Jacob Jules Landry | Republican | Not Voting |
| 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 | Not Voting |
| 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 | Yea |
| Timothy P. Kerner | Republican | Yea |
| Tony Bacala | Republican | Yea |
| Troy Jude Hebert | Republican | Yea |
| Wayne McMahen | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 25 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Democrat | 7 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Total | 33 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| % of votes cast | 85% | 0% | 0% | 15% |
How each member voted (39)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| 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 | Not Voting |
| 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 | Not Voting |
| 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 | Not Voting |
| 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 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 63 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Democrat | 28 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 97 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| % of votes cast | 92% | 0% | 0% | 8% |
How each member voted (105)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Mr. Speaker | — | Yea |
| Amedee | — | Yea |
| Stagni | — | Yea |
| Galle | — | 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 | Not Voting |
| Edmond Jordan | Democrat | Yea |
| Gerald Boudreaux | Democrat | Yea |
| III, Ed Larvadain | Democrat | Yea |
| Joy Walters | Democrat | Yea |
| 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 | Not Voting |
| 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 | Yea |
| 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 | Yea |
| 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 | Yea |
| Dodie Horton | Republican | Yea |
| Emily Chenevert | Republican | Yea |
| Foy Bryan Gadberry | Republican | Yea |
| Francis C. Thompson | Republican | Yea |
| 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 | Not Voting |
| 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 | Not Voting |
| 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 | Yea |
| Lauren Ventrella | Republican | Yea |
| Laurie Schlegel | Republican | Yea |
| Les Farnum | Republican | Not Voting |
| Mark Wright | Republican | Yea |
| Michael "Gabe" Firment | Republican | Yea |
| Michael Charles Echols | Republican | Not Voting |
| 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 | Not Voting |
| 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 | Yea |
| Timothy P. Kerner | Republican | Yea |
| Tony Bacala | Republican | Yea |
| Troy Jude Hebert | Republican | Yea |
| Wayne McMahen | Republican | Yea |
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- Who sponsors HB 949?
- HB 949 is sponsored by Kimberly Landry Coates (Republican).
- What is the current status of HB 949?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 27, 2026. Enacted.
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