HR 161 Louisiana House · 2026 Regular Session

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates April 11-17, 2026, as Black Maternal Health Week in Louisiana

This Louisiana resolution designates April 11-17, 2026, as Black Maternal Health Week to raise awareness about maternal health disparities in the state. The measure formally acknowledges the work of community organizations and healthcare providers while reaffirming a commitment to improving care for Black mothers. It does not alter laws or funding but serves as a symbolic gesture to highlight the need for equitable healthcare access and policy action.

Issues: ✓ Healthcare

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Apr 2026

Committee Review

House Passage

Apr 2026

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Apr 16, 2026 Last action Apr 22, 2026

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HR161 Original → HR161 Enrolled · 1 edit · Apr 21, 2026

MINOR

The bill was formally enrolled, converting it from a draft resolution into an official legislative instrument ready for signing. The substantive policy content, including the designation of April 11-17, 2026, as Black Maternal Health Week and the specific WHEREAS clauses detailing maternal health disparities, remained unchanged. The primary changes are technical formatting adjustments, such as updating the header to 'ENROLLED' and renumbering the text to align with the final enrolled version.

TECHNICAL

The document header was updated from 'ORIGINAL' to 'ENROLLED' to reflect its final status, and the text was renumbered to match the official enrolled format.

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This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

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Committee

Apr 20, 2026

Lower · Passed

Read by title, adopted.

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors