Louisiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 678: TOPS: Authorizes students who qualify for a TOPS award but graduate from an out-of-state college to apply unused award amounts to medical or dental school in Louisiana and requires repayment unless certain conditions are met (OR +$367,110 GF EX See Note)

In committee Last action March 9, 2026: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Education.

Plain-language summary

HB 678 is a bill introduced in the Louisiana House on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: TOPS: Authorizes students who qualify for a TOPS award but graduate from an out-of-state college to apply unused award amounts to medical or dental school in Louisiana and requires repayment unless certain conditions are met (OR +$367,110 GF EX See Note). Primary sponsor: Chris Turner (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 9, 2026): Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Education.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Chris Turner (Republican).