Louisiana 2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

SB 402 — SCHOOLS: Provides for parental choice in education and the Preservation of Religious Education Act. (gov sig)

Last action — Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Education.

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

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 09, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Stalled 16% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

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Bill Text

Action History

  1. Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Education.

  2. Introduced in the Senate. Read by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (146)

146 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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Subjects

civil-rights education
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 402?
SB 402 is sponsored by Beth Mizell (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 402?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 09, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB 402?
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