Louisiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 448: STUDENT/LOANS-SCHOLARSHP: Authorizes scholarships provided for firefighters and police officers injured in the line of duty and spouses of firefighters and police officers injured or killed in the line of duty to be used for any postgraduate degree (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)

Enacted Last action June 1, 2026: Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 646.

Plain-language summary

HB 448 is a bill introduced in the Louisiana House on February 26, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: STUDENT/LOANS-SCHOLARSHP: Authorizes scholarships provided for firefighters and police officers injured in the line of duty and spouses of firefighters and police officers injured or killed in the line of duty to be used for any postgraduate degree (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note). Primary sponsor: Roy Adams (Democratic). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 1, 2026): Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 646.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Roy Adams (Democratic). 8 co-sponsors.