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SB237

Provides relative to child welfare. (8/1/26) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

Complete·6/22/26

Louisiana SB237 amends child welfare laws, enhancing reporting, investigation, and protection measures for children.

Louisiana SB237 revises child welfare laws to improve reporting, investigation, and protection measures for children. It mandates that schools report allegations of child abuse by school employees to the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). The bill requires DCFS to notify law enforcement if the alleged perpetrator is not under its investigative jurisdiction. It also mandates that DCFS request an instanter order for emergency removal or the implementation of a safety plan for a child in need of care.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

97 Yea

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2 Nay

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6 Absent

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Calendar

May 5

10:30 AM

Senate Committee on Finance

Apr 28

1:00 PM

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare

History

Jun 22

Senate

Becomes Act No. 960 without the Governor's signature.

Jun 22

Senate

Effective date 6/22/2026.

Jun 1

House

By a vote of 89 yeas, 1 nays, having received two-thirds vote of the elected members, the House approved consideration after the 82nd calendar day.