Louisiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 435: CHILDREN: Establishes the Commission on Fatherhood Engagement. (8/1/26)
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 435 is a bill introduced in the Louisiana Senate on March 30, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: CHILDREN: Establishes the Commission on Fatherhood Engagement. (8/1/26). Primary sponsor: Brach Myers (Republican). It lists 23 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 29, 2026): Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 512.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 11 · Republican 12
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brach Myers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Regina Barrow | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Beau Beaullieu | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 48 |
| Beth Billings | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 56 |
| Gerald Boudreaux | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Delisha Boyd | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 102 |
| Stewart Cathey | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 33 |
| Tehmi Chassion | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Patrick Connick | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Royce Duplessis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Les Farnum | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
| Cameron Henry | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 9 |
| Alonzo Knox | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 93 |
| Ed Larvadain | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Rodney Lyons | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 87 |
| Denise Marcelle | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Beth Mizell | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 12 |
| Jay Morris | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 35 |
| Ed Price | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Larry Selders | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Kirk Talbot | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
| Polly Thomas | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 80 |
| Joy Walters | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| John Wyble | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 75 |
“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. 512.
- Effective date: See Act.
- Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate.
- Signed by the Speaker of the House.
- Sent to the Governor by the Secretary of the Senate.
- Amendments proposed by the House read and concurred in by a vote of 37 yeas and 0 nays.
- Read third time by title, roll called on final passage, yeas 88, nays 6. Finally passed, ordered to the Senate.
- Received from the House with amendments.
- Read by title, amended, passed to 3rd reading.
- Scheduled for floor debate on 05/19/2026.
- Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments.
- Reported with amendments (13-0). Referred to the Legislative Bureau.
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