Louisiana 26RS Session Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

SB471 — CHILDREN: Establishes the Child Welfare Death Review Panel. (1/1/27) (OR NO IMPACT See Note)

Last action — Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Health and Welfare.

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

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

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Summary

CHILDREN: Establishes the Child Welfare Death Review Panel. (1/1/27) (OR NO IMPACT See Note)

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Action History

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

  2. Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Health and Welfare.

Sponsors

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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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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB471 do?
CHILDREN: Establishes the Child Welfare Death Review Panel. (1/1/27) (OR NO IMPACT See Note)
Who sponsors SB471?
SB471 is sponsored by Valarie Hodges (Republican).
What is the current status of SB471?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced March 31, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB471?
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