SB461

Provides relative to the office of group benefits. (8/1/26) (EN INCREASE SG EX See Note)

Complete·5/22/26

Louisiana SB461 expands eligibility for the Office of Group Benefits programs to include certain employees of entities created by the Louisiana.

Louisiana SB461 modifies the eligibility criteria for participation in programs offered by the Office of Group Benefits. The bill extends eligibility to active employees of entities created by rule or order of the Louisiana Supreme Court, provided the court approves their participation. These entities must pay the employer share of premiums solely from their generated funds. This change is effective August 1, 2026.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

92 Yea

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0 Nay

13 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 27

10:30 AM

Senate Committee on Finance

History

May 22

Senate

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 390.

May 22

Senate

Effective date 8/1/2026.

May 20

Senate

Sent to the Governor by the Secretary of the Senate.