Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
April 28, 2026
1:00 p.m.
John J. Hainkel, Jr. Room
Scheduled
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Consider and approve the meeting minutes dated April 15, 2026 and April 22, 2026.
LEGISLATION TO BE CONSIDERED
SCR37
FESI
HEALTH CARE
- Requests the surgeon general to develop a plan relative to informed consent for vaccinations.
SB145
WOMACK
HEALTH SERVICES
- Provides relative to adult residential care providers. (gov sig)
SB237
BARROW
CHILDREN
- Provides relative to child welfare. (8/1/26) (OR INCREASE GF EX See Note)
CONSIDERATION OF ANY OTHER MATTERS THAT MAY COME BEFORE THE COMMITTEE
ADJOURNMENT
Persons who do not feel comfortable giving testimony in person may submit a prepared statement in accordance with Senate Rule 13.79, in lieu of appearing before the committee. Statements may be emailed to sh&w@legis.la.gov and must be received by the committee secretary at least four hours prior to the meeting to be included in the record for this committee meeting.
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Persons desiring to participate in the meeting should utilize appropriate protective health measures and observe the recommended and appropriate social distancing.