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SR 178 Louisiana Senate · 2026 Regular Session

HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Requests the Louisiana Department of Health to study and make recommendations regarding modernization of the state's problem gambling prevention and education efforts.

Senate Resolution 178 asks the Louisiana Department of Health to study how to improve the state's efforts to prevent and educate about problem gambling. The study will focus on young people and college students, looking at ways to use schools, digital tools, and mobile apps to teach responsible behavior and provide early help. The department must also talk with educators, universities, and health groups before submitting a written report with its findings by February 1, 2027.
Issues: ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates a study to improve gambling prevention education in schools and universities, enhancing student support programs.75% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly mandates the use of digital tools and mobile apps to educate on problem gambling, advancing technology for public health.75% confidence
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
Senate Passage
May 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced May 28, 2026 Last action Jun 1, 2026
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What changed between versions

SR178 Original → SR178 Enrolled · 2 edits · Jun 1, 2026
MINOR
The bill was finalized into its enrolled version, removing the original tracking number and the non-binding legislative digest. The core policy text, including the request for the Department of Health to study problem gambling prevention and the specific reporting deadline of February 1, 2027, remains unchanged.
Scope change
No substantive change to the bill's scope or applicability; the document was finalized for signature.
TECHNICAL

Removed the original bill tracking number (SLS 26RS-4471) and the explanatory digest prepared by Senate Legislative Services, which are not part of the final law.

Added the 'ENROLLED' designation and the title of the presiding officer (President of the Senate) to indicate the bill has passed all stages and is ready for the Governor's signature.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

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4
Key actions
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Committee
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May 29, 2026
Upper · Passed
Read by title and adopted.
upper
May 28, 2026
Introduced
Rules suspended. Introduced in the Senate. Read by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Beth Mizell
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