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LA SB 471

died on adjournment

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

Louisiana · 2026 Regular Session · upper

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Did LA SB 471 pass?

No. LA SB 471 died when the 2026 Regular Session adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2026-04-01): Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Health and Welfare.

What is LA SB 471 about?

LA SB 471 is a bill in the 2026 Regular Session titled “CHILDREN: Establishes the Child Welfare Death Review Panel. (1/1/27) (OR NO IMPACT See Note)”.

Who sponsors LA SB 471?

Valarie Hodges is the primary sponsor of LA SB 471.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-04-01 — Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Health and Welfare.
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Sponsors

  • Valarie Hodgesprimary

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-04-01

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

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  2. 2026-03-31

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

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