HB420

Requires the Department of Children and Family Services to obtain background checks on all employees (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)

Complete·6/9/26

Louisiana HB420 mandates the Department of Children and Family Services to conduct background checks on all employees.

Louisiana HB420 requires the Department of Children and Family Services to obtain criminal background checks and review the state central registry for substantiated abuse or neglect reports on all current and prospective employees. This includes those involved in investigating child abuse or neglect, supervising or disciplining children, providing direct care, or performing licensing surveys.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

99 Yea

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0 Nay

6 Absent

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Calendar

May 6

10:00 AM

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare

Apr 1

9:00 AM

House Committee on Health and Welfare

History

Jun 9

House

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 803.

Jun 9

House

Effective date: 08/01/2026.

May 28

House

Sent to the Governor for executive approval.