HCR 27 Louisiana House · 2026 Regular Session

EDUCATION/SPECIAL: Requests the Louisiana Department of Health and the state Department of Education to analyze the adequacy of autism support services in the state

This bill requests the Louisiana Department of Health and Department of Education to create a comprehensive report on the current state of autism support services in Louisiana. The report will examine diagnostic practices, service availability, and access barriers across healthcare and education sectors, involving collaboration with the Louisiana Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. It will assess diagnostic tools, provider training, wait times, and compare Louisiana's services to other states to identify gaps and areas for improvement. The final report must be submitted to the legislature by January 1, 2027, to inform future policy decisions regarding autism support.

Issues: ✓ Education ✓ Healthcare

Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2026

Committee Review

May 2026

House Passage

May 2026

Senate Passage

May 2026

Governor

Introduced Mar 18, 2026 Last action May 28, 2026

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What changed between versions

HCR27 Engrossed → HCR27 Enrolled · 3 edits · May 26, 2026

MINOR

The bill was finalized for signature by adding the Senate President's name and changing the status from 'Engrossed' to 'Enrolled'. The substantive policy content, including the request for a comprehensive autism report and the January 1, 2027 deadline, remains unchanged. The only notable addition is the inclusion of Representative Chassion as a co-sponsor.

Scope change

No change in scope or applicability; the bill's subject matter and requirements are identical to the previous version.

TECHNICAL

The bill status was updated from 'Engrossed' to 'Enrolled' to indicate it has passed both legislative chambers and is ready for the Governor's signature.

Representative Chassion was added as a co-sponsor alongside Representative Spell.

The name of the President of the Senate was added to the signature block, completing the legislative process.

Floor votes · Senate May 26, 2026 · House May 11, 2026

How they voted

34–0

Passed · 6 other

Total votes 40

May 26, 2026

D Democratic12

9 Yea 3

75% Yea

R Republican28

25 Yea 3

89% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

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Total actions

Key actions

Committee

May 26, 2026

Upper · Passed

Read by title and concurred in by a vote of 33 yeas and 0 nays. Ordered returned to the House.

upper

May 20, 2026

Upper · Passed

Reported favorably.

upper

May 11, 2026

Lower · Passed

Read by title, roll called on final consideration, yeas 97, nays 0. The resolution was adopted and ordered to the Senate.

lower

May 6, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported favorably (11-0).

lower

Mar 23, 2026

Committee

Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Health and Welfare.

lower

1 primary · 1 co-sponsor