Louisiana · Current officeholder
Bob Hensgens
Republican Louisiana Senate, District 26
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Sponsored legislation
75 bills in the current data (22 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 401 | BRIDGES/FERRIES: Designates the elevated portion of United States Highway 190 as the "Lance Corporal Justin D. McLeese Memorial Bridge" | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 9, 2026 |
| HB 816 | MILITARY AFFAIRS: Prohibits foreign adversaries from acquiring or owning property near military installations (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 8, 2026 |
| HB 325 | TOPS: Provides relative to TOPS-Tech (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 8, 2026 |
| SB 379 | NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT: Provides for the Department of Conservation and Energy. (8/1/26) | Primary sponsor | Enacted | June 2, 2026 |
| HB 430 | LAW ENFORCE/OFFICERS: Enacts the MJ 911 Act to extend health insurance coverage for families of law enforcement officers and firemen employed by the City of Lafayette who are killed in the line of duty (EN INCREASE LF EX See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 2, 2026 |
| SR 208 | VETERANS: Directs the Department of Veteran Affairs to submit a report annually to the Legislature outlining the length of time between discharge of military and a claim for services. | Co-sponsor | Introduced | June 1, 2026 |
| HB 354 | BRIDGES/FERRIES: Redesignates the Magnolia Bridge as the "Caleb Easterling Memorial Bridge" | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 29, 2026 |
| SR 119 | PUBLIC BUILDINGS/GROUNDS: Requests the LSU Board of Supervisors to study naming the LSU Gymnastics Training Facility in honor of Coach D-D Breaux. | Co-sponsor | In committee | May 25, 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 404 | HEALTH CARE: Provides relative to eye care providers. (gov sig) (EN INCREASE SG EX See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 22, 2026 |
| SB 34 | PUBLIC SFTY/CORRECT DEPT: Provides relative to alerts for missing persons. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT 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 |
| SB 214 | WATER MANAGEMENT: Provides for emergency preparedness. (8/1/26) | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 22, 2026 |
| SB 213 | BOATS/BOATING: Provides for titles of certain vessels and outboard motors. (8/1/26) | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 22, 2026 |
| SB 205 | BOATS/BOATING: Provides for boat registrations. (8/1/26) (EN -$14,850 SD RV See Note) | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 22, 2026 |
| HB 675 | HIGHWAYS: Designates a portion of United States Highway 425 in Franklin Parish as the "Assistant Chief Bill 'Putt' Linder Memorial Highway" | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 22, 2026 |
| HB 636 | COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES: Provides relative to hazing at public postsecondary education institutions (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 22, 2026 |
| SB 490 | ENERGY DEVELOPMENT: Provides for private use electrical networks. (gov sig) | Primary sponsor | In committee | May 18, 2026 |
| SB 420 | ROADS/HIGHWAYS: Provides for the Lafayette Metropolitan Expressway Commission. (8/1/26) | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 15, 2026 |
| HB 801 | MTR VEHICLE/LICEN PLATES: Creates the "Classic Black" specialty license plate | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 15, 2026 |
| SB 96 | MOTOR VEHICLES: Creates the "Fallen Heroes" prestige license plate. (8/1/26) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 14, 2026 |
| SB 24 | ROADS/HIGHWAYS: Designates Interstate 49 as "Senator J. Bennett Johnston Jr. Memorial Highway". (8/1/26) (EN +$4,500 SG EX See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 14, 2026 |
| SB 160 | ROADS/HIGHWAYS: Designates a portion of United States Highway 171 in Sabine Parish as " Speaker Joe R. Salter Memorial Highway". (8/1/26) (EN +$1,500 SG EX See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 14, 2026 |
| SCR 45 | CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Allyce Trapp Alexander on the occasion of her passing. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | May 11, 2026 |
| SR 98 | SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes Tuesday, April 21, 2026, as Louisiana Renewable Energy Day at the Louisiana State Capitol. | Primary sponsor | Introduced | May 4, 2026 |
| SR 7 | COASTAL PROTECT/RES AUTH: Approves the annual state integrated coastal protection plan for Fiscal Year 2027, as adopted by the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Board. | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 27, 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 |
| SCR 17 | COMMENDATIONS: Commends and congratulates Louis S. Reine on the occasion of his retirement as president of the Louisiana AFL-CIO. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 7, 2026 |
| SB 428 | SERVITUDES: Provides for the regulation of pipeline servitudes. (8/1/26) | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 31, 2026 |
| SR 43 | COMMENDATIONS: Commends Senate President Cameron Henry, Jr. for serving as the 2026 Irish Grand Marshal in the 44th Irish-Italian Parade. | Co-sponsor | Introduced | March 30, 2026 |
| SR 30 | CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences upon the death of former district attorney, judge, and Louisiana State Senator Robert W. "Bob" Kostelka. | Co-sponsor | Introduced | March 30, 2026 |
| SB 5 | MENTAL HEALTH: Provides for the regulation of mental health chatbots that use artificial intelligence technology. (gov sig) | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 9, 2026 |
| SB 244 | NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT: Provides for the Dept. of Energy and Natural Resources. (8/1/25) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | Primary sponsor | Enacted | June 24, 2025 |
| SB 37 | MOTOR VEHICLES: Provides for the Louisiana Motor Vehicle Commission. (8/1/25) | Primary sponsor | Enacted | June 20, 2025 |
| SB 36 | MINERALS: Provides for carbon sequestration. (8/1/25) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Primary sponsor | Enacted | June 20, 2025 |
| SB 221 | FEES/LICENSES/PERMITS: Provides relative to massage therapy. (8/1/25) (EN +$82,200 SG RV See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 20, 2025 |
| SB 143 | SPECIAL DISTRICTS: Provides for the terms of office for certain members of the Vermilion Parish Hospital Service Districts No. 1 and No. 2. (8/1/25) | Primary sponsor | Enacted | June 20, 2025 |
| SB 14 | PUBLIC HEALTH: Provides relative to nutrition. (See Act) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 20, 2025 |
| SB 126 | SCHOOLS: Provides for school mapping data of public school buildings and facilities. (8/1/25) (EN +$2,400,000 GF EX See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 20, 2025 |
| HB 653 | TAX CREDITS: Transfers the sound recording investor tax credit program from La. Economic Development to the Dept. of Culture, Recreation and Tourism and extends the duration of the program (EN DECREASE GF RV See Note) | Co-sponsor | Vetoed | June 20, 2025 |
| HCR 44 | HEALTH/CANCER: Urges the Louisiana State University School of Public Health to change the recommended age for breast cancer screening | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | June 13, 2025 |
| SR 209 | PHARMACISTS: Requests the Louisiana Department of Health to study the impacts of a prohibition on PBM ownership of pharmacies. | Co-sponsor | Introduced | June 12, 2025 |
| SR 208 | CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the passing of Oscar Earl Carter III. | Co-sponsor | Introduced | June 12, 2025 |
| SR 207 | COMMENDATIONS: Commends Tina Vanichchagorn for twenty years of public service. | Co-sponsor | Introduced | June 12, 2025 |
| SCR 9 | CHILDREN: Creates a task force to study and report on strategies to increase engagement of fathers in the lives of their children. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | June 12, 2025 |
| SCR 32 | CONGRESS: Memorializes Congress to avoid cuts to the Medicaid program. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | June 12, 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 |
| SR 180 | COMMENDATIONS: Commends DJ Daniel and his family for their strength and perseverance. | Co-sponsor | Introduced | June 10, 2025 |
| SR 155 | CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Phil Alexander Robertson on the occasion of his passing. | Co-sponsor | Introduced | June 8, 2025 |
| SB 66 | DISCRIMINATION: Provides relative to discrimination based on military status in education, employment, public accommodations and housing options. (8/1/25) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 8, 2025 |
| SB 29 | SPECIAL DISTRICTS: Repeals provisions of the Vermilion Economic Development District. (gov sig) | Primary sponsor | Enacted | June 8, 2025 |
| SB 118 | TAX/INCOME/PERSONAL: Excludes certain amounts deposited into ABLE accounts for qualified expenses of persons with disabilities from state income tax. (8/1/25) (EN DECREASE GF RV See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 8, 2025 |
| HB 211 | TAX CREDITS: Modifies the definition of "eligible transaction" for purposes of the firearm safety device purchase tax credit (EN DECREASE GF RV See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 8, 2025 |
| SB 9 | CRIME/PUNISHMENT: Adds federal and state military installations and facilities to the locations over which the use of an unmanned aircraft system is prohibited. (8/1/25) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 4, 2025 |
| SB 38 | CRIME/PUNISHMENT: Creates the crime of theft of gift cards or gift card redemption information. (8/1/25) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | Primary sponsor | Enacted | June 4, 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 |
| SR 28 | COASTAL PROTECT/RES AUTH: Approves the annual state integrated coastal protection plan for Fiscal Year 2026, as adopted by the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Board. | Primary sponsor | In committee | June 1, 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 |
| SCR 55 | COMMENDATIONS: To commend the Lady Broncos Softball Team and congratulate coaching staff and the entire Sam Houston High School Community on their remarkable achievement in winning the state championship. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | June 1, 2025 |
| SCR 54 | COMMENDATIONS: Commends and congratulates Glenn Guilbeau upon receiving the 2025 Distinguished Service Award in Sports Journalism and on being inducted into the 2025 class of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | June 1, 2025 |
| SCR 53 | COMMENDATIONS: Commends Andrew Whitworth on being inducted into the 2025 class of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | June 1, 2025 |
| SCR 42 | CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Melvin Lee "Kip" Holden on the occasion of his passing. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | June 1, 2025 |
| SCR 14 | CONGRESS: Memorializes congress to modify the H-2A nonimmigrant program to assist with Louisiana's labor workforce shortage. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | June 1, 2025 |
| SCR 34 | COMMENDATIONS: To commend Peggy Feehan, Executive Director of CODOFIL on being awarded the Order of Academic Palms by the French Republic. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | May 27, 2025 |
| SCR 33 | CONDOLENCES: Recognizes the service of Covington Fire Chief Gary Blocker Jr. and expresses condolences on his passing. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | May 27, 2025 |
| SR 88 | SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: To commend the people of Louisiana's energy industry and recognize May 7, 2025, as Industry Day at the Louisiana State Capitol. | Primary sponsor | Introduced | May 14, 2025 |
| SR 104 | SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes Tuesday, May 13, 2025, as Acadiana's Red and White Day at the Louisiana State Capitol. | Co-sponsor | Introduced | May 14, 2025 |
| SB 193 | NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT: Provides for the Dept. of Energy and Natural Resources. (8/1/25) | Primary sponsor | In committee | May 13, 2025 |
| SCR 16 | COMMENDATIONS: Commends Camey Joseph Doucet for his lifelong contributions to Cajun music, Louisiana culture, and community broadcasting. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | May 7, 2025 |
| SCR 12 | COMMENDATIONS: Commends the American Irish State Legislators Caucus. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | May 7, 2025 |
| SR 50 | SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes Monday, April 28, 2025, as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Day at the Louisiana State Capitol. | Co-sponsor | Introduced | May 5, 2025 |
| SR 43 | COMMENDATIONS: Commends the LSUE Assistant Professor of Nursing Braneshea Moore as the recipient of the 2024 Elsevier Educator of the Year by the Foundation of the Organization for Associate Degree Nursing. | Primary sponsor | Introduced | April 28, 2025 |
| SR 42 | COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES: Recognizes the creation of the Walter Hauck NJCAA Coaches Association President of the Year Award and honors LSUE Coach Jeff Willis as the inaugural recipient. | Primary sponsor | Introduced | April 28, 2025 |
| SR 41 | COMMENDATIONS: Commends LSUE Assistant Professor Nikki May on being named the 2025 recipient of the "Innovative Contributions to Online Learning" award. | Primary sponsor | Introduced | April 28, 2025 |