SCR 49 Louisiana Senate · 2026 Regular Session

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes May as National Mental Health Awareness Month.

This bill designates May as Mental Health Awareness Month in Louisiana to raise public attention on the state's mental health challenges. It calls on residents, organizations, healthcare providers, and government officials to advocate for policies that improve access to high-quality mental health and substance use care. The resolution highlights the urgent need for such services by citing statistics on mental health shortages, high rates of illness among youth, and the significant financial burden of mental health issues on Louisiana families. By promoting awareness and policy support, the bill aims to help Louisiana residents live longer, healthier, and more productive lives.

Issues: ✓ Healthcare

Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Apr 2026

Committee Review

Senate Passage

Apr 2026

House Passage

May 2026

Governor

Introduced Apr 27, 2026 Last action May 11, 2026

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What changed between versions

SCR49 Original → SCR49 Enrolled · 3 edits · May 11, 2026

MINOR

The bill was formally enrolled and finalized for passage, changing its title from 'Special Day/Week/Month' to a standard concurrent resolution. The text was slightly reorganized to improve flow, and the resolution was updated to ask for support of policies rather than just advocating for them. No new funding, eligibility rules, or substantive policy mandates were added.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains focused on recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness Month in Louisiana; no change in applicability.

TECHNICAL

The title was updated from 'SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH' to 'A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION', reflecting the final legislative format.

The resolution language was slightly rephrased to request that officials 'support policies' rather than 'advocate for policies', and the phrase 'high-quality' was added to the description of care.

The original header indicating 'SLS 26RS-2288 ORIGINAL' and the legislative digest were removed as the bill is now enrolled and final.

Floor votes · Senate Apr 28, 2026

How they voted

37–0

Passed · 3 other

Total votes 40

Apr 28, 2026

D Democratic12

9 Yea 3

75% Yea

R Republican28

28 Yea

100% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

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Committee

May 5, 2026

Lower · Passed

Read by title, concurred in.

lower

Apr 28, 2026

Upper · Passed

Read by title and adopted by a vote of 36 yeas and 0 nays. Ordered sent to the House.

upper

Apr 27, 2026

Introduced

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

upper

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors