Louisiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 454: HUMAN REMAINS: Enacts the Gracey Claire Rushing Act which provides for the chain of custody for human remains and internal organs (OR INCREASE LF EX See Note)
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 454 is a bill introduced in the Louisiana House on February 26, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: HUMAN REMAINS: Enacts the Gracey Claire Rushing Act which provides for the chain of custody for human remains and internal organs (OR INCREASE LF EX See Note). Primary sponsor: Rhonda Butler (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 6, 2026): Becomes HB 1253.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhonda Butler | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 38 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Becomes HB 1253.
- Reported by substitute (14-0).
- Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
- First appeared in the Interim Calendar on 2/27/2026.
- Prefiled.
- Under the rules, provisionally referred to the Committee on Judiciary.