Louisiana 2026 Regular Session Status: Passed House 2 D cosponsors

HCR 98 — SNAP/FOOD STAMPS: Modifies the use of SNAP benefits to include food delivery costs

Last action — Read by title, reconsidered, returned to the calendar, under the rules.

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the House. Introduced May 05, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Stalled 18% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

How often bills like it became law.

  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 D).

  • Failed a recorded vote

    Failed 1 recorded vote so far — a real headwind.

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In plain language

This resolution urges a study on using SNAP benefits for grocery delivery costs.

The bill requests the Louisiana Department of Health to study the feasibility of allowing SNAP recipients to use their benefits for grocery delivery fees. This aims to understand the impact on food access for vulnerable populations, such as the elderly and those with mobility challenges.

What this means for you
  • Families: This resolution may improve food access for families relying on SNAP, specifically those unable to shop in person.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

4 added · 4 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the latest version of Bill HCR 98, the original text has been replaced with an updated version, indicating a revision in the bill's content. These changes typically reflect new considerations or improvements based on feedback or further analysis. This matters because it ensures that the bill aligns better with current needs or circumstances, potentially leading to more effective legislation.

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HLS 26RS-238 ORIGINAL Regular Session HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO.
HLS 26RS-238 ENGROSSED Regular Session HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO.
and Page 1 of 3 HLS 26RS-238 ORIGINAL HCR NO.
and Page 1 of 3 HLS 26RS-238 ENGROSSED HCR NO.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby urge and request the Louisiana Department of Health, in coordination with relevant Page 2 of 3 HLS 26RS-238 ORIGINAL HCR NO.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby urge and request the Louisiana Department of Health, in coordination with relevant Page 2 of 3 HLS 26RS-238 ENGROSSED HCR NO.
1:13(B) and 24:177(E)] HCR 98 Original 2026 Regular Session Carpenter Requests the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) to study and report on the cost, feasibility,andimpactofallowingrecipientsofSupplementalNutritionAssistanceProgram (SNAP) benefits to use such benefits to payfor grocery delivery fees.
1:13(B) and 24:177(E)] HCR 98 Engrossed 2026 Regular Session Carpenter Requests the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) to study and report on the cost, feasibility,andimpactofallowingrecipientsofSupplementalNutritionAssistanceProgram (SNAP) benefits to use such benefits to payfor grocery delivery fees.
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Action History

  1. Read by title, reconsidered, returned to the calendar, under the rules.

  2. Scheduled for floor debate on 05/18/2026.

  3. Read third time by title, roll called on final passage, yeas 46, nays 39. Failed to pass, motion to reconsider pending.

  4. Read by title, ordered engrossed, passed to 3rd reading.

  5. Reported favorably (9-0).

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

  7. Read by title. Lies over under the rules.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 145 not signed on · 38 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (145)

145 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"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.

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Votes

FINAL CONSIDERATION (#1302)

Failed 46 Yea · 39 Nay · 20 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 27102
Republican 1636016
Unaffiliated 3202
Total 4639020
% of votes cast 44%37%0%19%
How each member voted (105)
Member Party Vote
Stagni — Yea
Amedee — Nay
Mr. Speaker — Not Voting
Galle — Not Voting
Johnson, T. — Yea
Landry, T. — Yea
St. Blanc — Nay
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 Nay
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 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 Nay
Brett F. Geymann Republican Not Voting
Brian Leonard Glorioso Republican Nay
Bryan Fontenot Republican Nay
Chad Michael Boyer Republican Yea
Chance Keith Henry Republican Nay
Christopher Turner Republican Yea
Danny McCormick Republican Nay
Daryl Andrew Deshotel Republican Nay
Debbie Villio Republican Nay
Dixon Wallace McMakin Republican Nay
Dodie Horton Republican Nay
Emily Chenevert Republican Nay
Foy Bryan Gadberry Republican Nay
Francis C. Thompson Republican Not Voting
Gregory A. Miller Republican Yea
III, Roger William Wilder Republican Nay
III, Vincent E. Cox Republican Yea
IV, Gerald "Beau" Beaullieu Republican Nay
Jack McFarland Republican Not Voting
Jacob Braud Republican Yea
Jacob Jules Landry Republican Nay
Jason Brian DeWitt Republican Nay
Jeffrey "Jeff" Fons Wiley Republican Not Voting
Jeremy LaCombe Republican Yea
Jerome Zeringue Republican Not Voting
Jessica Domangue Republican Yea
John E. Wyble Republican Yea
Joseph A. Orgeron Republican Nay
Josh Carlson Republican Nay
Jr., Dennis Bamburg Republican Nay
Jr., John R. Illg Republican Nay
Jr., Michael Robert Bayham Republican Not Voting
Kathy Edmonston Republican Nay
Kellee Hennessy Dickerson Republican Nay
Kim Carver Republican Yea
Kimberly Landry Coates Republican Not Voting
Larry A. Bagley Republican Not Voting
Lauren Ventrella Republican Nay
Laurie Schlegel Republican Not Voting
Les Farnum Republican Not Voting
Mark Wright Republican Not Voting
Michael "Gabe" Firment Republican Nay
Michael Charles Echols Republican Nay
Michael Melerine Republican Not Voting
Mike Johnson Republican Nay
Neil Riser Republican Nay
Nicholas Muscarello Republican Not Voting
Paul Sawyer Republican Nay
Phillip Eric Tarver Republican Nay
Polly Thomas Republican Nay
R. Dewith Carrier Republican Yea
Raymond J. Crews Republican Not Voting
Reese "Skip" Broussard Republican Nay
Rhonda Gaye Butler Republican Nay
Robert "Bob" Owen Republican Not Voting
Rodney Schamerhorn Republican Nay
Ryan Bourriaque Republican Yea
Shane Mack Republican Nay
Sr., Peter F. Egan Republican Nay
Stephanie H. Berault Republican Yea
Stephanie Hilferty Republican Not Voting
Timothy P. Kerner Republican Nay
Tony Bacala Republican Yea
Troy Jude Hebert Republican Nay
Wayne McMahen Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HCR 98?
HCR 98 is sponsored by Tehmi Jahi Chassion (Democrat) and Barbara Carpenter (Democrat).
What is the current status of HCR 98?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced May 05, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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