Louisiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 169: GENETICS: Provides relative to biomarker testing. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 169 is a bill introduced in the Louisiana Senate on February 25, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: GENETICS: Provides relative to biomarker testing. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT See Note). Primary sponsor: Kirk Talbot (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (May 29, 2026): Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 469.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirk Talbot | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
| Tehmi Chassion | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
“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. 469.
- Effective date 5/29/2026.
- Signed by the Speaker of the House.
- Sent to the Governor by the Secretary of the Senate.
- Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate.
- Amendments proposed by the House read and concurred in by a vote of 34 yeas and 0 nays.
- Read third time by title, roll called on final passage, yeas 97, nays 0. Finally passed, ordered to the Senate.
- Received from the House with amendments.
- Scheduled for floor debate on 05/12/2026.
- Read by title, amended, passed to 3rd reading.
- Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments.
- Referred to the Legislative Bureau.
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