Louisiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 439: LOCAL EMPLOYEES: Provides for cancer screenings for firefighters and fire service employees. (8/1/26) (EN INCREASE LF EX See Note)
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 439 is a bill introduced in the Louisiana Senate on March 30, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: LOCAL EMPLOYEES: Provides for cancer screenings for firefighters and fire service employees. (8/1/26) (EN INCREASE LF EX See Note). Primary sponsor: Gerald Boudreaux (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (May 22, 2026): Effective date 8/1/2026.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerald Boudreaux | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| 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
- Effective date 8/1/2026.
- Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 389.
- Effective date 8/1/2026.
- Sent to the Governor by the Secretary of the Senate.
- Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate.
- Signed by the Speaker of the House.
- Scheduled for floor debate on 05/18/2026.
- Read third time by title, roll called on final passage, yeas 95, nays 0. Finally passed, ordered to the Senate.
- Received from the House without amendments.
- Read by title, passed to 3rd reading.
- Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments.
- Reported favorably (14-0). Referred to the Legislative Bureau.
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