Louisiana 2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

HR 85 — SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates April 1, 2026, as Physical Therapy Day at the state capitol

Last action — Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced March 31, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Signed by Governor Jeff Landry (Republican) on April 07, 2026.

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Plain-language change summary

The updated version of HR 85 designates April 1, 2026, as Physical Therapy Day at the state capitol, specifically recognizing the efforts of physical therapists, assistants, and students in Louisiana. It emphasizes the important role these professionals play in improving health, preventing injuries, and lowering healthcare costs. This change highlights the value of physical therapy and aims to raise public awareness about its benefits, which is crucial for promoting overall health and recovery in the community.

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HLS 26RS-2778 ORIGINAL Regular Session HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.
ENROLLED Regular Session HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.
85 BY REPRESENTATIVE ILLG SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH:
85 BY REPRESENTATIVE ILLG A RESOLUTION To designate Wednesday, April 1, 2026, as Physical TherapyDayat the state capitol and to commend the physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and students across Louisiana for their dedication to improving the health and well-beingof the citizens of this state.
Designates April 1, 2026, as Physical Therapy Day at the state capitol A RESOLUTION To designate Wednesday, April 1, 2026, as Physical TherapyDayat the state capitol and to commend the physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and students across Louisiana for their dedication to improving the health and well-beingof the citizens of this state.
and WHEREAS, physical therapy contributes significantlyto reducing healthcare costs bypreventinginjuriesandminimizestheneedforsurgery,decreasesrelianceonprescription medications, and facilitates faster recoverytimes;
and WHEREAS, physical therapy contributes significantly to reducing healthcare costs bypreventinginjuriesandminimizestheneedforsurgery,decreasesrelianceonprescription medications, and facilitates faster recoverytimes;
and Page 1 of 2 HLS 26RS-2778 ORIGINAL HR NO.
and WHEREAS, Physical Therapy Day at the state capitol provides an opportunity to raiseawarenessamonglegislatorsandthepublicabouttheimportantroleofphysicaltherapy in promoting health, wellness, and recovery;
85 WHEREAS, Physical Therapy Day at the state capitol provides an opportunity to raiseawarenessamonglegislatorsandthepublicabouttheimportantroleofphysicaltherapy in promoting health, wellness, and recovery;
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and WHEREAS, this day also recognizes the dedication and service of physical therapists,physicaltherapistassistants,andstudentswhoworktirelesslytoimprovethelives of others throughout the state.
85 ENROLLED WHEREAS, this day also recognizes the dedication and service of physical therapists,physicaltherapistassistants,andstudentswhoworktirelesslytoimprovethelives of others throughout the state.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby designate Wednesday, April 1, 2026, as Physical Therapy Day at the state capitol and does hereby commend the physical therapy professionalsandstudents ofLouisiana for their outstanding contributions to thehealthand well-being of the people of this state.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby designate Wednesday, April 1, 2026, as Physical Therapy Day at the state capitol and does hereby commend the physical therapy professionals and students ofLouisianafortheiroutstandingcontributions to the health and well-being of the people of this state.
DIGEST ThedigestprintedbelowwaspreparedbyHouseLegislative Services.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Page 2 of 2
It constitutes nopart of the legislative 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)] HR 85 Original 2026 Regular Session Illg Designates April 1, 2026, as Physical Therapy Day at the state capitol.
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Action History

  1. Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.

  2. Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.

  3. Read by title, adopted.

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

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

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Not signed on (146)

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Who sponsors HR 85?
HR 85 is sponsored by Jr., John R. Illg (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 85?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced March 31, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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