Louisiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 451: HEALTH CARE: Provides relative to newborn hearing screening. (8/1/26) (EN SEE FISC NOTE See Note)

Enacted Last action May 29, 2026: Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 517.

Plain-language summary

SB 451 is a bill introduced in the Louisiana Senate on March 30, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: HEALTH CARE: Provides relative to newborn hearing screening. (8/1/26) (EN SEE FISC NOTE See Note). Primary sponsor: Caleb Kleinpeter (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (May 29, 2026): Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 517.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Caleb Kleinpeter (Republican). 1 co-sponsor.