Louisiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Louisiana SB382: WORKERS' COMPENSATION: Repeals provisions relative to the Workers' Compensation Advisory Council. (8/1/26)
Status: Signed into law, June 2, 2026
What the bill says
An act To repeal R.S. 23:1294 and R.S. 36:309(B)(2), relative to the Workers' Compensation Advisory Council; to repeal provisions relative to membership, appointment by the governor and confirmation by the Senate, reporting and policy recommendation requirements, and immunity from liability; and to provide for related matters.
From the introduced text:
AN ACT To repeal R.S. 23:1294 and R.S. 36:309(B)(2), relative to the Workers' Compensation Advisory Council; to repeal provisions relative to membership, appointment by the governor and confirmation by the Senate, reporting and policy recommendation requirements, and immunity from liability; and to provide for related matters. Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana: Section 1. R.S. 23:1294 and R.S. 36:309(B)(2) are hereby repealed. The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the legislative instrument, were prepared by Senate Legislative Services. The keyword, summary, and digest do not constitute part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)] DIGEST SB 382 Original 2026 Regular Session Seabaugh Present law creates the Workers' Compensation Advisory Council (council) within Louisiana Works. Present law further provides that the council consists of 17 members who are domiciled in Louisiana and appointed by the governor to serve at the pleasure of the governor. Present law further provides relative to the duties of the council and members' immunity from liability under certain circumstances. Present law further requires the council to review and make recommendations to the governor, through Louisiana Works, on any proposed rules affecting the administration or resolution of claims. Proposed law repeals present law. Page 1 of Coding: Words which are struck through are deletions …
Sponsors
- Seabaugh, Alan (R, 31) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Effective date 8/1/2026.
- : Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 763.
- : Sent to the Governor by the Secretary of the Senate.
- : Signed by the Speaker of the House.
- : Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate.
- : Notice of Senate adoption of Conference Committee Report.
- : Notice House adopted the Conference Committee Report.
- : Conference Committee Report read, roll called, yeas 75, nays 20. The Conference Committee Report was adopted.
- : Conference Committee Report read; adopted by a vote of 26 yeas and 9 nays.
- : Scheduled for floor debate on 05/31/2026.
Votes
- Senate Vote on SB 382, ADOPT (#1594) (May 31, 2026): 26 yea, 9 nay, passed
- House Vote on SB 382, ADOPT CONFERENCE REPORT (#1786) (May 31, 2026): 75 yea, 20 nay, passed
- Senate Vote on SB 382, REJECT (#612) (May 6, 2026): 36 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House Vote on SB 382, FINAL PASSAGE (#709) (April 23, 2026): 64 yea, 22 nay, passed
- Senate Vote on SB 382, FINAL PASSAGE (#190) (March 30, 2026): 36 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is SB382?
- SB382 is a bill in the Louisiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): WORKERS' COMPENSATION: Repeals provisions relative to the Workers' Compensation Advisory Council. (8/1/26).
- What does SB382 do?
- In its own words: An act To repeal R.S. 23:1294 and R.S. 36:309(B)(2), relative to the Workers' Compensation Advisory Council; to repeal provisions relative to membership, appointment by the governor and confirmation by the Senate, reporting and policy recommendation requirements, and immunity from liability; and to provide for related matters.
- What is the status of SB382?
- Signed into law as of June 2, 2026. Latest action: Effective date 8/1/2026. (June 2, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB382?
- Seabaugh, Alan (R, 31).
- Where is the official record for SB382?
- On the Louisiana Legislature website: https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=SB382
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