Louisiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 157: SCHOOLS: Provides for paid parental leave for eligible employees. (gov sig) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)

Enacted Last action June 2, 2026: Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 744.

Plain-language summary

SB 157 is a bill introduced in the Louisiana Senate on February 25, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: SCHOOLS: Provides for paid parental leave for eligible employees. (gov sig) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note). Primary sponsor: Sam Jenkins (Democratic). It lists 29 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 2, 2026): Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 744.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Sam Jenkins (Democratic). 29 co-sponsors.