Louisiana 2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

HR 261 — SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates May 12, 2026, as A Day Without Child Care 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 May 11, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Signed by Governor Jeff Landry (Republican) on May 13, 2026.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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In plain language

Designates May 12, 2026, as A Day Without Child Care at the state capitol.

The bill officially declares May 12, 2026, as A Day Without Child Care at the state capitol to raise awareness. This day aims to highlight the importance of child care providers.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families may recognize the importance of child care providers and their impact on daily life.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

62 added · 71 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment to HR 261 includes specific lines that clarify the importance of early childhood education (ECE) and the challenges faced by childcare providers. Notably, it highlights issues like underfunding, lack of benefits for staff, and significant economic impacts from childcare disruptions. These changes matter because they emphasize the critical need for support in the childcare sector, aiming to raise awareness and advocate for better conditions for both providers and families.

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HLS 26RS-5317 ORIGINAL Regular Session HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.
ENROLLED Regular Session HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.
261 BY REPRESENTATIVE DANA HENRY SPECIALDAY/WEEK/MONTH:
261 BY REPRESENTATIVE DANA HENRY A RESOLUTION To designate Tuesday, May 12, 2026, as A Day Without Child Care at the state capitol.
DesignatesMay12,2026,asADayWithoutChildCare at the state capitol A RESOLUTION To designate Tuesday, May 12, 2026, as A Day Without Child Care at the state capitol.
WHEREAS, early childhood education (ECE) represents education from birth to kindergarten;
WHEREAS, early childhood education (ECE) represents education from birth to kindergarten;it is theworkforcebehindtheworkforceand supports the employment of tens of thousands of working Louisiana parents;
it is the workforcebehindtheworkforceandsupports theemployment of tens of thousands of working Louisiana parents;
and WHEREAS, ECE is significantlyunderfunded, which leaves many families unable to access necessary care and causes some early childhood educators to leave the field because theycannot earn a livable wage;
and WHEREAS, ECE is significantly underfunded, which leaves manyfamilies unable to access necessary care and causes some early childhood educators to leave the field because theycannot earn a livable wage;
and WHEREAS, nearly half of the childcare providers who lost staff in 2024 reported that departing employees left for jobs offering higher wages, and lower-paying providers Page 1 of 3 HLS 26RS-5317 ORIGINAL HR NO.
and WHEREAS, nearly half of the childcare providers who lost staff in 2024 reported that departing employees left for jobs offering higher wages, and lower-paying providers experienced staff turnover at higher rates than those able to offer more competitive compensation;
261 experienced staff turnover at higher rates than those able to offer more competitive compensation;
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and WHEREAS, most child careprovidersreport increasedstaffingcosts or challenges, including the need to payhigher wages and hire less experienced staff;
261 ENROLLED WHEREAS, most child careproviders report increasedstaffingcostsorchallenges, including the need to payhigher wages and hire less experienced staff;
and WHEREAS, the lack of accessible high-quality early childhood education hinders Louisiana'scapacitytoattractand keepyoungprofessionals,whichresultsin aloss oftalent in the workforce, particularlyin vital sectors like healthcare and education;
and WHEREAS, the lack of accessible high-quality early childhood education hinders Louisiana's capacityto attractandkeepyoungprofessionals,whichresultsinaloss oftalent in the workforce, particularlyin vital sectors like healthcare and education;
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and WHEREAS, early childhood education is a foundational part of Louisiana's economic infrastructure and is as essential as roads, electricity, water, and broadband;
261 WHEREAS, early childhood education is a foundational part of Louisiana's economic infrastructure and is as essential as roads, electricity, water, and broadband;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the Legislature of Louisiana does herebydesignate Tuesday, May 12, 2026, as A Day Without Child Care Day at the state capitol and does hereby express enduring appreciation for the outstanding contributions of the state's early childhood education providers.
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DIGEST ThedigestprintedbelowwaspreparedbyHouseLegislative Services.
261 ENROLLED THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the Legislature of Louisiana does herebydesignate Tuesday, May 12, 2026, as A Day Without Child Care Day at the state capitol and does hereby express enduring appreciation for the outstanding contributions of the state's early childhood education providers.
It constitutes nopart of the legislative instrument.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Page 3 of 3
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 261 Original 2026 Regular Session Dana Henry Designates May 12, 2026, as A Day Without Child Care 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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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (146)

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Who sponsors HR 261?
HR 261 is sponsored by Dana Henry (Democrat).
What is the current status of HR 261?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced May 11, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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