HB537

Repeals the Workers' Compensation Advisory Council

Complete·5/11/26

HB537 repeals the Workers' Compensation Advisory Council in Louisiana.

HB537 repeals the Workers' Compensation Advisory Council, which was created within La. Works. The council was comprised of representatives from labor, business, self-insured industries, and various professional associations. It monitored and reported on workers' compensation claims and made recommendations to the governor. The council's members were appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Senate.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

36 Yea

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0 Nay

3 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 15

1:30 PM

Senate Committee on Labor and Industrial Relations

Mar 26

9:00 AM

House Committee on Labor and Industrial Relations

History

May 11

House

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 75.

May 11

House

Effective date: 08/01/2026.

May 7

Senate

Signed by the President of the Senate.