SR158 — LOCAL AGENCIES: Requests local governing authorities to consider adopting local ordinances to require unlicensed residential facilities for seniors or persons with disabilities to have generators or alternative electrical power sources.
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 26, 2026. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Jeff Landry (Republican) on June 01, 2026.
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Prognosis
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).
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In plain language
Requests local agencies to require backup power for unlicensed residential facilities for seniors or disabled persons.
This measure encourages local governing authorities to adopt rules that would mandate backup generators or alternative power sources at unlicensed residential facilities for seniors or individuals with disabilities. The intent is to improve safety and reliability for residents during power outages.
What this means for you
- Families: This means that families with loved ones in unlicensed residential facilities may see improved safety and reliability in power supply during outages.
Summary
LOCAL AGENCIES: Requests local governing authorities to consider adopting local ordinances to require unlicensed residential facilities for seniors or persons with disabilities to have generators or alternative electrical power sources.
Bill Text
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Read SR158 on the official Louisiana source →Action History
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Rules suspended. Introduced in the Senate. Read by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.
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Read by title and adopted.
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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.
Sponsors
- Glen Womack · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Glen Womack Republican
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (146)
146 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does SR158 do?
- LOCAL AGENCIES: Requests local governing authorities to consider adopting local ordinances to require unlicensed residential facilities for seniors or persons with disabilities to have generators or alternative electrical power sources.
- Who sponsors SR158?
- SR158 is sponsored by Glen Womack (Republican).
- What is the current status of SR158?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced May 26, 2026. Enacted.
- Where can I track SR158?
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