Louisiana HB584: CHILDREN/FOSTER CARE: Provides relative to children in foster care (EN +$11,125 EX See Note)

What the bill says

An act To enact R.S. 46:286.16(C)(19), relative to the rights of foster children; to provide for the elimination of the practice of providing foster children with garbage bags to move between foster homes; to provide for definitions; to provide for the responsibilities of local social services districts; and to provide for related matters.

From the introduced text:

AN ACT To enact R.S. 46:286.16(C)(19), relative to the rights of foster children; to provide for the elimination of the practice of providing foster children with garbage bags to move between foster homes; to provide for definitions; to provide for the responsibilities of local social services districts; and to provide for related matters. Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana: Section 1. R.S. 46:286.16(C)(19) is hereby enacted to read as follows: §286.16. Short title; purpose; rights * * * C. Youth ages fourteen through eighteen in foster care in this state are entitled to the following rights granted to them when it is determined by the department to be in the best interest of the youth: * * * (19)(a) The right to proper luggage that is considered to be durable and reusable containers that are in new or like-new condition to move between foster homes to ensure their dignity and safety. Luggage shall include backpacks, boxes, duffel bags, or suitcases. The use of garbage bags is strictly prohibited. (b) It is the responsibility of the local social services districts to provide foster children with proper luggage. Page 1 of CODING: Words in struck through type are deletions from existing law; words underscored are additions. HLS 26RS-887 ORIGINAL HB NO. DIGEST The digest printed below was prepared by House …

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Sponsors

• Boyd, Delisha (D, 102) · primary sponsor
• Bayham Jr., Michael (R, 103)
• Beaullieu IV, Gerald (R, 48)
• Berault, Stephanie (R, 76)
• Billings, Beth (R, 56)
• Boudreaux, Doyle (R, 39)
• Brass, Ken (D, 58)
• Bryant, Marcus (D, 96)
• Butler, Rhonda (R, 38)
• Carlson, Josh (R, 43)
• Carrier, Dewith (R, 32)
• Carter Sr., Wilford (D, 34)

Latest actions

1. June 2, 2026: Effective date: 08/01/2026.
2. June 2, 2026: Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 655.
3. May 28, 2026: Sent to the Governor for executive approval.
4. May 27, 2026: Signed by the President of the Senate.
5. May 27, 2026: Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.
6. May 26, 2026: Read by title, roll called, yeas 96, nays 0, Senate amendments concurred in.
7. May 25, 2026: Scheduled for concurrence on 05/26/2026.
8. May 19, 2026: Received from the Senate with amendments.
9. May 18, 2026: Rules suspended. Senate floor amendments read and adopted. Read by title, passed by a vote of 36 yeas and 0 nays, and ordered returned to the House. Motion to reconsider tabled.
10. May 11, 2026: Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments. Read by title and passed to third reading and final passage.

Votes

• House Vote on HB 584, CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS (#1469) (May 26, 2026): 96 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate Vote on HB 584, FINAL PASSAGE (#943) (May 18, 2026): 36 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Vote on HB 584, FINAL PASSAGE (#175) (March 30, 2026): 100 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB584?

HB584 is a bill in the Louisiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): CHILDREN/FOSTER CARE: Provides relative to children in foster care (EN +$11,125 EX See Note).

What does HB584 do?

In its own words: An act To enact R.S. 46:286.16(C)(19), relative to the rights of foster children; to provide for the elimination of the practice of providing foster children with garbage bags to move between foster homes; to provide for definitions; to provide for the responsibilities of local social services districts; and to provide for related matters.

What is the status of HB584?

Signed into law as of June 2, 2026. Latest action: Effective date: 08/01/2026. (June 2, 2026).

Who sponsored HB584?

Boyd, Delisha (D, 102), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB584?

On the Louisiana Legislature website: https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=HB584