Louisiana · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 442: SPEECH/PATH/AUDIO: Provides relative to the practice of audiology and speech-language pathology
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 442 is a bill introduced in the Louisiana House on April 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: SPEECH/PATH/AUDIO: Provides relative to the practice of audiology and speech-language pathology. Primary sponsor: Chance Henry (Republican). Most recent recorded action (June 20, 2025): Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 363.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chance Henry | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 363.
- Effective date: 08/01/2025.
- Signed by the President of the Senate.
- Sent to the Governor for executive approval.
- Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.
- Read by title, roll called, yeas 92, nays 0, Senate amendments concurred in.
- Rules suspended. Called from the Calendar.
- The amended bill was read by title, passed by a vote of 39 yeas and 0 nays, and ordered returned to the House. Motion to reconsider tabled.
- Received from the Senate with amendments.
- Scheduled for concurrence on 06/10/2025.
- Rules suspended.
- Senate floor amendments read and adopted.
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