Louisiana 2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted 1 R cosponsors

SR 41 — SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes March 17, 2026, as Profound Autism Day.

Last action — Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 3/27/2026.

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 23, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Jeff Landry (Republican) on March 30, 2026.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

31 added · 40 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment to Bill SR 41 adds detailed information about profound autism, highlighting its significance and the unique challenges faced by individuals requiring constant care. This change emphasizes the need for increased awareness and support for this particular group within the autism spectrum. By recognizing March 17, 2026, as Profound Autism Day, the resolution aims to bring attention to these individuals and their caregivers, helping to reduce isolation and foster inclusion. This matters because it encourages society to better understand and support those with profound autism and their families.

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SLS 26RS-1005 ORIGINAL Regular Session SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
Regular Session ENROLLED SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
41 BY SENATOR PRESSLY SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH.
41 BY SENATOR PRESSLY A RESOLUTION To recognize March 17, 2026, as Profound Autism Day.
Recognizes March 17, 2026, as Profound Autism Day.
A RESOLUTION To recognize March 17, 2026, as Profound Autism Day.
and WHEREAS, while the entire spectrum deserves recognition and support, profound autism is a term intended to provide clarification about the autistic people who require24/7 care from an adult caregiver throughout their lives;
and WHEREAS, while the entire spectrum deserves recognition and support, profound autism is a term intended to provide clarificationabout the autistic people who require 24/7 care from an adult caregiver throughout their lives;
and WHEREAS, compared with children with nonprofound autism, children with profound autism were more likely to be female, from racial and ethnic minoritygroups, of Page 1 of 2 SLS 26RS-1005 ORIGINAL SR NO.
and WHEREAS, compared with children with nonprofound autism, children with profound autism were more likely to be female, from racial and ethnic minority groups, of low socioeconomic status, born preterm or with low birth weight, have self-injurious behaviors, seizure disorders, and lower adaptive scores;
41 low socioeconomic status, born preterm or with low birth weight, have self-injurious behaviors, seizure disorders, and lower adaptive scores;
and WHEREAS, specificconsiderationoftheuniquechallengesfacingindividuals with profound autism is critical.
and WHEREAS,specificconsiderationoftheuniquechallengesfacingindividualswith profound autism is critical.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the Profound Autism Alliance.
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The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the legislative instrument, were prepared bySenate Legislative Services.
41 ENROLLED BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the Profound Autism Alliance.
The keyword, summary, and digest do not constitute part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE Page 2 of 2
[R.S.
1:13(B) and 24:177(E)] DIGEST SR 41 Original 2026 Regular Session Pressly Recognizes March 17, 2026, as Profound Autism Day.
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Action History

  1. Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 3/27/2026.

  2. Read by title and adopted.

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

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (146)

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Who sponsors SR 41?
SR 41 is sponsored by Thomas A. Pressly (Republican).
What is the current status of SR 41?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 23, 2026. Enacted.
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