Louisiana · Current officeholder
Chance Henry
Republican Louisiana House, District 42
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Sponsored legislation
97 bills in the current data (29 as primary sponsor), sorted by most recent official action. Linked by Open States person ID.
| Bill | Title | Role | Stage | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 43 | HEALTH SERVICES: Provides relative to psychedelic-assisted therapy. (8/1/26) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 23, 2026 |
| HB 593 | MTR VEHICLE/OFFICE: Increases the maximum service and transaction fee a governing authority may assess to fund an office of motor vehicles field office not fully funded by the state (EN +$1,540,000 LF RV See Note) | Primary sponsor | Enacted | June 23, 2026 |
| HB 1194 | AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES: Provides with respect to the Healthy Food Retail Act (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Co-sponsor | Vetoed | June 12, 2026 |
| HB 944 | HEALTH SERVICES: Creates the Louisiana Women's Health Consortium (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 9, 2026 |
| HB 623 | TOBACCO/TOBACCO PRODUCTS: Provides for a three-tier system of permitting for the producers, manufacturers, and wholesalers of vapor products (EN NO IMPACT GF EX See Note) | Primary sponsor | Enacted | June 8, 2026 |
| HB 335 | PUBLIC ASSISTANCE: Provides relative to entities administering public benefits | Primary sponsor | Enacted | June 8, 2026 |
| HR 282 | LAW ENFORCEMENT: Creates a Task Force on Utility Terrain Vehicles in collaboration with Louisiana State Police and other appropriate stakeholders | Primary sponsor | In committee | June 3, 2026 |
| HR 273 | CORRECTIONS: Creates a task force to study the work release programs administered by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections | Primary sponsor | In committee | June 3, 2026 |
| HB 222 | MEDICAID: Requires Medicaid to cover dental procedures for certain Medicaid enrollees (EN +$784,370 GF EX See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 2, 2026 |
| HB 512 | AGRICULTURE/MEAT: Provides relative to cell cultured food products | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 29, 2026 |
| HB 217 | TAX/AD VALOREM-EXEMPTION: Authorizes an optional property tax exemption for blighted or derelict properties that have been rehabilitated and provides with respect to local redevelopment plans (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF RV See Note) | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 29, 2026 |
| HCR 72 | HEALTH SERVICES: Memorialize the United States Congress to research treatment methods for Acute Myeloid Leukemia | Co-sponsor | Passed both chambers | May 28, 2026 |
| HB 515 | PROPERTY/IMMOVABLE: Authorizes a political subdivision to sell certain adjudicated property directly to a buyer (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF RV See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 27, 2026 |
| SB 84 | HEALTH/ACC INSURANCE: Provides relative to health insurance coverage for prostate cancer screening. (gov sig) (EN +$5,100 SG EX See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 22, 2026 |
| SB 32 | HEALTH/HOSPITALS DEPT: Establishes a Perinatal Bereavement Care Initiative within the Louisiana Department of Health. (8/1/26) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 22, 2026 |
| HR 293 | SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates May 20, 2026, as Tourism Day at the state capitol | Primary sponsor | Introduced | May 21, 2026 |
| HR 259 | CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the tragic loss of eight children in Shreveport, Louisiana | Co-sponsor | Introduced | May 21, 2026 |
| HR 258 | CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the tragic loss of eight children in Shreveport, Louisiana | Co-sponsor | Introduced | May 21, 2026 |
| HR 257 | CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the tragic loss of eight children in Shreveport, Louisiana | Co-sponsor | Introduced | May 21, 2026 |
| HR 254 | COMMENDATIONS: Commends Acadiana Legislative Delegation student worker Ty Hebert on the occasion of his graduation from Louisiana State University | Co-sponsor | Introduced | May 21, 2026 |
| HR 224 | COMMENDATIONS: Commends Paul Hollis, director of the United States Mint, on the occasion of his return visit to the La. House of Representatives | Co-sponsor | Introduced | May 21, 2026 |
| HCR 14 | EDUCATION: Expresses support for federal efforts to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education and memorializes congress to fully cooperate with these efforts | Co-sponsor | Passed both chambers | May 21, 2026 |
| HB 214 | TAX/AD VALOREM-EXEMPTION: (Constitutional Amendment) Authorizes a property tax exemption for blighted or derelict properties that have been rehabilitated (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF RV See Note) | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 21, 2026 |
| HB 175 | LOTTERY: Creates the Veterans Service Grant Board and provides for allocation of lottery proceeds (RR +$500,000 SG EX See Note) | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | May 19, 2026 |
| SB 275 | HEALTH/ACC INSURANCE: Provides for reimbursement rates of services provided by CRNAs within their lawful scope of practice. (1/1/27) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 15, 2026 |
| HB 801 | MTR VEHICLE/LICEN PLATES: Creates the "Classic Black" specialty license plate | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 15, 2026 |
| HB 207 | LICENSING: Provides relative to the Louisiana Auctioneers Licensing Board | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 15, 2026 |
| HB 121 | SEAFOOD: Provides for the authority of the commissioner of agriculture and forestry regarding imported seafood | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 15, 2026 |
| SB 460 | ROADS/HIGHWAYS: Designates a portion of Louisiana Highway 526 as the "Hayden Lane Mangum Memorial Highway". (8/1/26) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 14, 2026 |
| HCR 106 | LAW ENFORCEMENT: Creates a Task Force on Utility Terrain Vehicles in collaboration with Louisiana State Police and other appropriate stakeholders | Primary sponsor | In committee | May 12, 2026 |
| HB 505 | PESTICIDES/HERBICIDES: Provides relative to the issuance of certification cards for commercial applicators, pesticide salespersons, and agricultural consultants | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 11, 2026 |
| HB 367 | PESTICIDES/HERBICIDES: Provides for the enforcement procedures of the Structural Pest Control Commission | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 11, 2026 |
| HB 346 | HIGHWAYS: Redesignates a portion of United States Highway 171 as the "Speaker Joe R. Salter Memorial Highway" | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 11, 2026 |
| HB 10 | FAIRS/FESTIVALS: Provides for the annual closure of the Acadia Parish Courthouse in recognition of the International Rice Festival | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 11, 2026 |
| HB 1089 | CIVIL/DAMAGES: Creates CARE Accounts for certain damages arising from delictual actions | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | May 7, 2026 |
| HCR 91 | CORRECTIONS: Creates a task force to study the work release programs administered by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections | Primary sponsor | In committee | May 5, 2026 |
| HR 173 | SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes April 21, 2026, as Wholesalers Day at the state capitol | Primary sponsor | Introduced | April 24, 2026 |
| HCR 44 | COMMENDATIONS: Commends Emile Myers on the success of his annual philanthropic endeavor, "Emile's Hot Cocoa Fundraiser" | Co-sponsor | Passed both chambers | April 17, 2026 |
| HB 592 | MTR VEHICLE/OFF ROAD: Removes the prohibition against utility terrain vehicles operating on parish roads without a designation by the parish or municipality | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 13, 2026 |
| HR 83 | CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Allyce Trapp Alexander | Co-sponsor | Introduced | April 8, 2026 |
| HB 1163 | FIRE PROTECT/FIRE MARSHAL: Provides relative to the sale of fireworks | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 1, 2026 |
| HB 221 | HIGHWAYS/INTERSTATE: Designates the new bridge to be constructed over the Mississippi River connecting Louisiana Highway 1 and Louisiana Highway 30 as the "President Donald J. Trump Expressway" | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 25, 2026 |
| HR 6 | CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of long-time Capitol Security Specialist Leroy Cavalier | Co-sponsor | Introduced | March 12, 2026 |
| HR 5 | CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Derek Scott | Co-sponsor | Introduced | March 12, 2026 |
| HR 4 | CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences on the death of the Honorable Joe R. Salter, former Speaker of the House | Co-sponsor | Introduced | March 12, 2026 |
| HB 925 | SPEECH/PATH/AUDIO: Provides relative to the practice of audiology and speech-language pathology | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 9, 2026 |
| HB 107 | PESTICIDES/HERBICIDES: Modifies the issuance of certification cards for commercial applicators, pesticide salespersons, and agricultural consultants | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 18, 2026 |
| HR 1 | SNAP/FOOD STAMPS: Urges the Congress of the United States to enact legislation authorizing reimbursement to states using non-federal funds to continue SNAP benefits | Co-sponsor | Introduced | October 30, 2025 |
| HCR 3 | SNAP/FOOD STAMPS: Urges and requests the Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health to fund SNAP benefits under certain circumstances | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | October 30, 2025 |
| HB 441 | INSURANCE DEPARTMENT: Provides for fees collected by the commissioner of insurance (EN +$5,311,560 SG RV See Note) | Primary sponsor | Enacted | July 1, 2025 |
| HB 286 | ENVIRONMENT/ENFORCEMENT: Provides for the maximum civil penalty for citations issued through the expedited enforcement program (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Primary sponsor | Enacted | July 1, 2025 |
| HB 570 | COMMERCIAL REGULATIONS: Provides relative to minors' use of applications (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG RV) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 30, 2025 |
| HB 624 | WORKFORCE COMMISSION: Transfers certain family and support programs from the Department of Children and Family Services to the Louisiana Workforce Commission and renames Louisiana Workforce Commission to Louisiana Works (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 20, 2025 |
| HB 617 | CHILDREN/DCFS: Reorganizes the Department of Children and Family Services (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 20, 2025 |
| HB 526 | PUBLIC PRINTING: Provides that a website established and maintained by the commissioner of administration shall be the official journal of the state and requires him to post certain information about boards and commissions on it (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 20, 2025 |
| HB 442 | SPEECH/PATH/AUDIO: Provides relative to the practice of audiology and speech-language pathology | Primary sponsor | Enacted | June 20, 2025 |
| HB 307 | PUBLIC ASSISTANCE: Requires that individuals requesting public assistance who are not United States citizens be reported to United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) | Primary sponsor | Enacted | June 20, 2025 |
| HR 355 | ANIMALS: Urges and requests the United States Environmental Protection Agency to take action on feral hog toxicant testing and registration | Co-sponsor | Introduced | June 13, 2025 |
| SCR 60 | INSURANCE DEPARTMENT: Requests the Department of Insurance to study and report on the effect of certain legislative actions upon the condition and competitiveness of Louisiana's insurance market. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | June 12, 2025 |
| HR 336 | TAX/INSURANCE PREMIUM: Creates a study group to examine and make policy recommendations regarding insurance premium taxes and associated credits and exemptions | Primary sponsor | Introduced | June 11, 2025 |
| HR 316 | BANKS/BANKING: Memorializes the United States Congress to stop debanking policies | Co-sponsor | Introduced | June 11, 2025 |
| HR 296 | COMMENDATIONS: Commemorates the celebration of St. Patrick's Day and recognizes the cultural and historic links between Ireland and Louisiana and the establishment of the American Irish State Legislators Caucus | Co-sponsor | Introduced | June 11, 2025 |
| HCR 83 | COMMENDATIONS: Commends Danielle Baker, Acadiana Delegation executive director, on her receipt of the 2025 Legislative Staff Achievement Award from the Leadership Staff Professional Association of the National Conference of State Legislatures | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | June 11, 2025 |
| HB 93 | TAX/LOCAL: Provides relative to the authority of the Acadiana Regional Juvenile Justice District to levy certain taxes | Primary sponsor | Enacted | June 11, 2025 |
| HB 519 | MTR VEHICLE/VIOLATIONS: Provides relative to the operation of a motor vehicle while using a wireless telecommunication device (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF RV) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 11, 2025 |
| HB 184 | TAX/INCOME-INDIV/EXEMPT: Authorizes an individual income tax deduction for certain amounts a taxpayer receives through hardship distributions from retirement accounts (EN DECREASE GF RV See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 11, 2025 |
| HB 72 | PRESCRIPTION: Provides relative to prescription of certain debts | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 8, 2025 |
| HB 40 | PARISHES: Provides relative to the office of parish secretary-treasurer in Acadia Parish | Primary sponsor | Enacted | June 8, 2025 |
| HB 260 | CRIME/HOMICIDE: Provides relative to homicide (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 8, 2025 |
| SB 190 | ROADS/HIGHWAYS: Designates portions of certain roadways in honor of fallen law enforcement officers. (8/1/25) (EN +$4,460 SG EX See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 4, 2025 |
| HR 236 | CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Phil Alexander Robertson | Co-sponsor | Introduced | June 4, 2025 |
| HB 92 | PUBLIC BUILDINGS/GROUNDS: Provides for naming the Acadiana Criminalistics Laboratory after Bo Duhe' | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 4, 2025 |
| HB 80 | EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS: Provides relative to first responders | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 4, 2025 |
| HB 594 | TAX/INSURANCE PREMIUM: Establishes a flat rate of insurance premium tax and provides relative to certain insurance premium tax credits and exemptions (RR SEE FISC NOTE GF RV) | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | June 4, 2025 |
| HB 438 | INSURANCE/RATES: Provides relative to advertising expenses and prohibits use of certain expenses in setting insurance rates | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 4, 2025 |
| HB 329 | INSURANCE DEPARTMENT: Provides for the disposition of proceeds from certain taxes and fees collected by the Department of Insurance | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 4, 2025 |
| HB 204 | WILDLIFE/FEES: Provides relative to the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries' annual duck stamps (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD RV) | Primary sponsor | Enacted | June 4, 2025 |
| SCR 57 | CONDOLENCES: Expresses the sincere and heartfelt condolences of the Louisiana State Legislature upon the passing of Steven J. Miguez. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | June 1, 2025 |
| HB 450 | EVIDENCE: Provides relative to evidentiary presumptions in personal injury claims | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 28, 2025 |
| HB 434 | CIVIL/DAMAGES: Provides relative to recovery limitations for failure to maintain compulsory motor vehicle liability security | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 28, 2025 |
| HB 431 | LIABILITY/TORTS: Provides relative to modified comparative fault | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 28, 2025 |
| HR 184 | COMMENDATIONS: Commends Robert Francis Prevost on his election to the leadership of the Catholic Church as Pope Leo XIV | Co-sponsor | Introduced | May 23, 2025 |
| SCR 24 | CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Arwin Bascle on the occasion of her passing. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | May 14, 2025 |
| HB 677 | ATTORNEYS: Provides relative to unfair or deceptive acts or practices relative to attorney advertising | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | May 14, 2025 |
| HB 667 | TAX/INCOME TAX: Reduces the rate of the individual income tax and authorizes an income tax deduction for taxpayers sixty-five years of age and older (RE -$377,900,000 GF RV See Note) | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | May 12, 2025 |
| HCR 19 | CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the legislature on the death of former state representative Billy Wayne "Coach" Montgomery | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | May 5, 2025 |
| HB 449 | ATTORNEYS/FEES: Provides relative to fees reasonably expected to be earned by an attorney | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 30, 2025 |
| HB 443 | CIVIL/PROCEDURE: Provides relative to certain notifications in delictual actions | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 30, 2025 |
| HB 439 | ATTORNEYS/FEES: Provides relative to a limit on attorney fees | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 30, 2025 |
| HB 435 | CIVIL/DAMAGES: Provides limitations relative to claims for general damages | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 30, 2025 |
| HB 432 | CIVIL/PROCEDURE: Provides relative to disclosure of financing agreements | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 30, 2025 |
| HB 427 | CIVIL/PROCEDURE: Provides for a reversionary trust | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 30, 2025 |
| HB 336 | CIVIL/VENUE: Provides relative to venue for certain actions involving uninsured and underinsured motorist policies | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 30, 2025 |
| HB 440 | INSURANCE CLAIMS: Provides relative to a claimant's duty to mitigate damages with respect to the actions for recovery | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 29, 2025 |
| HB 430 | ATTORNEYS: Creates the Louisiana Lawyer Advertising and Unfair Trade Practices Act | Co-sponsor | In committee | April 29, 2025 |
| HB 34 | CIVIL/LAW: Provides for transparency in medical expenses | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 29, 2025 |
| HR 20 | CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House on the death of Steven "Steve" Joseph Miguez | Co-sponsor | Introduced | April 16, 2025 |