Louisiana 2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted 1 R cosponsors

SR 178 — HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Requests the Louisiana Department of Health to study and make recommendations regarding modernization of the state's problem gambling prevention and education efforts.

Last action — Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 6/2/2026.

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced May 28, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Jeff Landry (Republican) on June 01, 2026.

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In plain language

Requests a study on improving problem gambling prevention and education in Louisiana.

This resolution asks the Louisiana Department of Health to examine and suggest updates for the state's efforts in preventing and educating about problem gambling. It aims to modernize these initiatives based on current needs.

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What changed in the latest version

53 added · 68 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of the bill SR 178 includes a stronger emphasis on the need for the Louisiana Department of Health to not only study problem gambling prevention and education but also to focus specifically on modern strategies like school-based education and digital resources. This matters because it acknowledges the increasing exposure of young people to gambling and aims to implement early intervention methods that could help them make healthier choices. Additionally, the revisions highlight the potential partnerships with schools and community organizations, which could strengthen the overall approach to tackling gambling-related issues among youth.

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SLS 26RS-4471 ORIGINAL Regular Session SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
Regular Session ENROLLED SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
178 BY SENATOR MIZELL HEALTHDEPARTMENT.RequeststheLouisianaDepartmentofHealthtostudyandmake recommendations regarding modernization of the state's problem gambling prevention and education efforts.
178 BY SENATOR MIZELL A RESOLUTION To urge and request the Louisiana Department of Health to study and make recommendations regarding modernization of the state's problem gambling preventionandeducationefforts,particularlyamong youth and youngadults, and to examine opportunities for school-based education, higher education engagement, digital support resources, and earlyintervention strategies.
A RESOLUTION To urge and request the Louisiana Department of Health to study and make recommendations regarding modernization of the state's problem gambling prevention and education efforts, particularlyamongyouth andyoungadults, and to examine opportunities for school-based education, higher education engagement, digital support resources, and earlyintervention strategies.
and WHEREAS, prevention and earlyeducation efforts mayhelp improve awarenessof gambling-related risks and encourage healthier decision-making among youth and young Page 1 of 3 SLS 26RS-4471 ORIGINAL SR NO.
and WHEREAS, prevention and earlyeducation efforts mayhelp improve awarenessof gambling-related risks and encourage healthier decision-making among youth and young adults;
178 adults;
and WHEREAS, modern public health approachesincreasinglyutilizedigital education tools, voluntary self-assessment resources, and mobile support services to improve accessibility and engagement;
and WHEREAS, modern publichealthapproachesincreasinglyutilize digital education tools, voluntary self-assessment resources, and mobile support services to improve accessibility and engagement;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana does herebyurge and request the Louisiana Department of Health to study opportunities to modernizeLouisiana'sproblemgamblingpreventionandeducationefforts,withaparticular focus on youth, college-age populations, and young adults.
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178 ENROLLED THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana does herebyurge and request the Louisiana Department of Health to study opportunities to modernizeLouisiana'sproblemgamblingpreventionandeducationefforts,withaparticular focus on youth, college-age populations, and young adults.
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PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE Page 2 of 2
178 The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the legislative instrument, were prepared bySenate Legislative Services.
The keyword, summary, and digest do not constitute part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent.
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1:13(B) and 24:177(E)] DIGEST SR 178 Original 2026 Regular Session Mizell RequeststheLouisianaDepartmentofHealthtostudyandmakerecommendationsregarding modernization of the state's problem gambling prevention and education efforts.
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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 6/2/2026.

  2. Rules suspended.

  3. Read by title and adopted.

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

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

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Who sponsors SR 178?
SR 178 is sponsored by Beth Mizell (Republican).
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced May 28, 2026. Enacted.
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