Louisiana 2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

HR 177 — SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates May 2026 as ALS Awareness Month in Louisiana

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 April 20, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Signed by Governor Jeff Landry (Republican) on April 22, 2026.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

33 added · 41 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of HR 177 now includes several important details about ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) that were previously omitted. For instance, it emphasizes the rapid rate of new diagnoses and deaths related to the disease, the lack of a known cure, and the higher risk of ALS among military personnel. These additions matter because they provide greater awareness and context about the urgency of addressing ALS, highlighting the need for new therapies and support for individuals affected by this condition.

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HLS 26RS-3968 ORIGINAL Regular Session HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.
ENROLLED Regular Session HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.
177 BY REPRESENTATIVE CARLSON SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH:
177 BY REPRESENTATIVE CARLSON A RESOLUTION To designate May 2026 as ALS Awareness Month in Louisiana.
Designates May 2026 as ALS Awareness Month in Louisiana A RESOLUTION To designate May 2026 as ALS Awareness Month in Louisiana.
and Page 1 of 2 HLS 26RS-3968 ORIGINAL HR NO.
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177 WHEREAS, the ALS Association is committed to making amyotrophic lateral sclerosis livable and curing the disease;
177 ENROLLED WHEREAS, the ALS Association is committed to making amyotrophic lateral sclerosis livable and curing the disease;
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 177 Original 2026 Regular Session Carlson Designates May 2026 as ALS Awareness Month in La.
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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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (146)

146 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Who sponsors HR 177?
HR 177 is sponsored by Josh Carlson (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 177?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced April 20, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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