Louisiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 986: CHILDREN/SUPPORT: Requires child support payments by persons convicted of vehicular homicide
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 986 is a bill introduced in the Louisiana House on March 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: CHILDREN/SUPPORT: Requires child support payments by persons convicted of vehicular homicide. Primary sponsor: Tim Kerner (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 18, 2026): Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary A.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Kerner | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 84 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary A.
- Received in the Senate. Read first time by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.
- Read third time by title, amended, roll called on final passage, yeas 97, nays 0. Finally passed, title adopted, ordered to the Senate.
- Read by title, ordered engrossed, passed to 3rd reading.
- Scheduled for floor debate on 05/13/2026.
- Reported favorably (6-0).
- Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Civil Law and Procedure.
- Read by title. Lies over under the rules.