Louisiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Louisiana HB1224: CHILDREN: Provides with respect to children in need of care
Status: Signed into law, June 3, 2026
What the bill says
An act To amend and reenact Children's Code Article 606(A)(6) and 610(A)(3) and to enact Children's Code Article 603.2, relative to children in need of care; to provide for definitions; to provide for reporting abuse of children; to provide for pregnant children under fourteen years of age; and to provide for related matters.
From the introduced text:
AN ACT To amend and reenact Children's Code Article 606(A)(6) and 610(A)(3) and to enact Children's Code Article 603.2, relative to children in need of care; to provide for definitions; to provide for reporting abuse of children; to provide for pregnant children under fourteen years of age; and to provide for related matters. Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana: Section 1. Children's Code Article 606(A)(6) and 610(A)(3) are hereby amended and reenacted and Children's Code Article 603.2 is hereby enacted to read as follows: Art. 603.2 Pregnancy of a child; service eligibility A. Upon receipt of a report that a child fourteen years of age or younger is pregnant, the department shall initiate a safety assessment in accordance with its child protection procedures. B. A child who is seventeen years of age or younger who is pregnant shall be eligible for services provided by the department, including but not limited to medical coordination, counseling, case management, and protective supervision as warranted. C. Nothing in this Article shall require the filing of a petition pursuant to Article 631 unless independent grounds exist pursuant to Article 606. * * * Art. 606. Grounds; child in need of care Page 1 of CODING: Words in struck through type are deletions from existing law; words underscored are additions. HLS 26RS-1481 ORIGINAL HB …
Sponsors
- McMakin, Dixon (R, 68) · primary sponsor
- Berault, Stephanie (R, 76)
- Carver, Kim (R, 89)
- Landry, Mandie (D, 91)
Latest actions
- : Effective date: 08/01/2026.
- : Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 717.
- : Sent to the Governor for executive approval.
- : Signed by the President of the Senate.
- : Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.
- : Read by title, roll called, yeas 85, nays 5, Senate amendments concurred in.
- : Scheduled for concurrence on 05/29/2026.
- : Received from the Senate with amendments.
- : Rules suspended. The amended bill was read by title, passed by a vote of 38 yeas and 0 nays, and ordered returned to the House. Motion to reconsider tabled.
- : Reported with Legislative Bureau amendments which were read and adopted. Read by title and passed to third reading and final passage.
Votes
- House Vote on HB 1224, CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS (#1714) (May 29, 2026): 85 yea, 5 nay, passed
- Senate Vote on HB 1224, FINAL PASSAGE (#1355) (May 26, 2026): 38 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House Vote on HB 1224, FINAL PASSAGE (#1097) (May 11, 2026): 97 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HB1224?
- HB1224 is a bill in the Louisiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): CHILDREN: Provides with respect to children in need of care.
- What does HB1224 do?
- In its own words: An act To amend and reenact Children's Code Article 606(A)(6) and 610(A)(3) and to enact Children's Code Article 603.2, relative to children in need of care; to provide for definitions; to provide for reporting abuse of children; to provide for pregnant children under fourteen years of age; and to provide for related matters.
- What is the status of HB1224?
- Signed into law as of June 3, 2026. Latest action: Effective date: 08/01/2026. (June 3, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1224?
- McMakin, Dixon (R, 68), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB1224?
- On the Louisiana Legislature website: https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=HB1224
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