Healthcare (Mental Health)

passed both · Louisiana · Senate May 11, 2026

SCR 49: 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.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill designates Mental Health Awareness Month to raise public attention and advocate for improved access to mental health services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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introduced · Louisiana · Senate Apr 27, 2026

SR 92: SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes Wednesday, April 22, 2026, as Counseling Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

This bill designates Wednesday, April 22, 2026, as Counseling Day at the Louisiana State Capitol to honor the profession. It directly affects the Louisiana Counseling Association by formally commending the organization for its work in promoting mental health services. The resolution acknowledges the essential role counselors play in helping individuals and communities address issues like anxiety, depression, and trauma. No new laws or funding are created; the measure serves purely as a symbolic recognition of the counseling field's contributions.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill honors counseling profession and promotes mental health services, aligning with support indicators for mental health.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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passed · Louisiana · House Jun 3, 2026

HR 316: AGRICULTURE: Urges and requests the LSU AgCenter, in coordination with the Southern Ag Center and the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry, to study and develop strategies to strengthen small and mid-scale agricultural production and to increase opportunities for young adults to participate in and pursue careers in agriculture

This resolution asks the LSU AgCenter to work with other state agencies to study how to help small and mid-sized farms in Louisiana succeed. The study will focus on creating better training, improving access to processing and storage facilities, and developing programs to encourage young people to enter the agricultural workforce. Specific areas of interest include marketing skills, mental health support for farmers, and expanding opportunities for agritourism and direct-to-consumer sales. The agencies involved must submit a report with their findings and policy recommendations to the House by February 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly includes mental health support for farmers as a specific area of interest, indicating a supportive stance toward healthcare services.75% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill aims to increase youth participation in agriculture and improve workforce training, directly supporting employment opportunities and labor development.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Tags Agriculture

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passed · Louisiana · House Apr 30, 2026

HR 202: SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates April 27, 2026, as Rural Mental Health Day at the capitol

This Louisiana legislative resolution designates Monday, April 27, 2026, as Rural Mental Health Day at the state capitol. The measure aims to recognize the efforts of mental health rehabilitation providers and the Louisiana Rural Mental Health Alliance in supporting rural communities that face challenges accessing care. By officially naming this date, the bill highlights the importance of these services for individuals with serious mental illness and youth with emotional disturbances. The resolution does not change laws or allocate funding but serves as a formal acknowledgment of the ongoing work to improve behavioral health in underserved areas.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill designates a day to recognize mental health providers and highlight the importance of services for rural communities, indicating support for mental health access.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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passed both · Louisiana · House May 21, 2026

HCR 90: SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates May 2026 as Mental Health Awareness Month in Louisiana

This bill designates May 2026 as Mental Health Awareness Month in Louisiana to promote public understanding of mental wellness. It encourages citizens, government agencies, businesses, and schools to increase awareness and reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness. The resolution does not allocate funding or change laws but serves as a formal recognition to support community efforts in mental health education.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill designates Mental Health Awareness Month to promote understanding and reduce stigma, directly supporting mental health services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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passed both · Louisiana · House Jun 1, 2026

HCR 105: HEALTH: Urges the Louisiana Department of Health and health insurers to increase reimbursement for Behavioral Health Crisis Centers

This resolution urges the Louisiana Department of Health and health insurers to increase reimbursement rates for Behavioral Health Crisis Centers. It directly affects the state's health agencies and insurance companies by calling for higher payments to these crisis care facilities. The bill does not change any laws or create new programs but serves as a formal recommendation to improve funding for mental health crisis services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill urges increased reimbursement for behavioral health crisis centers, directly supporting mental health funding and access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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passed both · Louisiana · Senate Jun 1, 2026

SCR 61: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Requests the Louisiana Department of Health and Louisiana commercial health insurance payors to increase reimbursement rates for behavioral health crisis centers operating under a crisis receiving center license.

This Senate Concurrent Resolution asks the Louisiana Department of Health and commercial health insurers to raise payment rates for behavioral health crisis centers that hold a specific crisis receiving center license. The bill highlights that current Medicaid reimbursement of $549.40 per day is insufficient to cover the actual cost of providing 24-hour care with the required staffing levels, which an independent analysis estimates at $1,163 per day. By urging these payors to adjust rates to reflect true operational costs, the resolution aims to support facilities that offer short-term stabilization services to individuals in mental health crises. This change is intended to help ensure these centers can remain financially viable and continue serving the community, as inadequate funding has currently limited the number of such providers in the state.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill seeks to increase reimbursement rates for behavioral health crisis centers, ensuring adequate funding for 24-hour care and staffing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Medicaid Mental Health

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in committee · Louisiana · House Apr 27, 2026

HB 1180: INSURANCE/LIFE: Provides with respect to the denial of life insurance following suicide

This bill updates Louisiana life insurance laws to limit suicide exclusions to a maximum of two years from the policy's start date. It requires insurers to clearly explain these exclusions in plain language and provides written notice to policyholders at the time of purchase. Under the new rules, insurance companies cannot deny claims for suicide that occur after the two-year period or result from a diagnosed mental health condition, and they must prove any exclusion applies rather than the policyholder proving it does not. The changes specifically apply only to standard life insurance policies and do not affect accidental death coverage or policies for minors.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands life insurance coverage for suicide victims after two years and removes mental health condition exclusions, protecting patient rights and access to financial security.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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passed · Louisiana · House Jun 3, 2026

HR 324: HEALTH: Requests certain entities to evaluate the use of certain terms related to miscarriage

This Louisiana House resolution asks various medical and coding organizations to review and update terms used to describe miscarriage and pregnancy loss. The bill specifically urges groups like the World Health Organization and the American Medical Association to replace older phrases such as "spontaneous abortion" with language that is more compassionate and less likely to cause confusion or emotional distress. By recommending terms like "early pregnancy loss" or "miscarriage," the resolution aims to ensure that clinical records and billing documents reflect patient preferences while maintaining medical accuracy. This request is based on findings that current terminology can stigmatize women and negatively impact their mental health during a traumatic time.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes compassionate language in healthcare to reduce patient distress and improve communication.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Women's Health

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introduced · Louisiana · Senate May 11, 2026

SR 97: SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates Monday, April 27, 2026, as Rural Mental Health Day in Louisiana.

This bill designates Monday, April 27, 2026, as Rural Mental Health Day in Louisiana to highlight the importance of mental health care in rural areas. It directly affects mental health providers and organizations like the Louisiana Rural Mental Health Alliance by formally recognizing their work in underserved communities. The resolution serves as a symbolic gesture to honor these groups rather than implementing new laws or funding changes.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill designates a day to highlight mental health care in rural areas, honoring providers and organizations, which aligns with supporting mental health services.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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