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Introduced
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To enact R.S. 49:191(3)(b) and to repeal R.S. 49:191(1)(h), relative to the Department of Children and Family Services, including provisions to provide for the re-creation of the Department of Children and Family Services and the statutory entities made a part of the department by law; to provide for the effective termination date for all statutory authority for the existence of such statutory entities; to provide for an effective date; and to provide for related matters.
AI Summary
This bill re-creates the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and any statutory entities that are legally part of it, effective June 30, 2026, meaning their existence and authority will continue. However, all legislative authority for the existence of the DCFS and these associated entities will officially end on July 1, 2031, as per Louisiana Revised Statutes (R.S.) 49:191, which outlines the termination dates for statutory entities. This bill also enacts a specific provision within R.S. 49:191 to set the termination date for the DCFS and its related entities to July 1, 2030, and repeals a conflicting provision. The purpose of these provisions is to ensure that the DCFS and its components are subject to a legislative review process, allowing for their potential re-creation before their statutory authority ceases.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
First appeared in the Interim Calendar on 2/20/2026. (on 02/20/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26rs&b=HB223&sbi=y |
| BillText | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1440008 |
| Analysis - Digest of HB223 Original | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1440011 |
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