Louisiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Louisiana HCR67: HEALTH CARE/FACILITIES: Requests the Louisiana Department of Health to study and report on gaps in acute healthcare access for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Status: Passed both chambers, May 29, 2026
What the bill says
A concurrent resolution To request the Louisiana Department of Health to study and report on gaps in acute care access for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and to develop recommendations for a coordinated system of care across healthcare settings, to be known as the "Derek's Promise Study".
From the introduced text:
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION To request the Louisiana Department of Health to study and report on gaps in acute care access for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and to develop recommendations for a coordinated system of care across healthcare settings, to be known as the "Derek's Promise Study". WHEREAS, individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities frequently experience complex medical conditions requiring acute care services; and WHEREAS, Louisiana's current Medicaid, waiver, and facility-based systems are primarily designed for long-term supports and are not structured to adequately respond to acute medical episodes; and WHEREAS, when individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities experience acute medical instability, they often face unnecessary hospitalization, delayed discharge, or disruption of services due to limitations in community- or facility-based care options; and WHEREAS, families, caregivers, and providers encounter barriers including service caps, prior authorization delays, workforce shortages, and insufficient reimbursement for acute-level services outside hospital settings; and WHEREAS, individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities residing in home- and community-based waiver programs, group homes, or intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities are particularly impacted by these gaps; and Page 1 of HLS 26RS-999 ORIGINAL HCR NO. WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the state of Louisiana to ensure that medically necessary care follows the individual, and is delivered in the most appropriate and least restrictive …
Sponsors
- Butler, Rhonda (R, 38) · primary sponsor
- Adams, Roy (D, 62)
- Bacala, Tony (R, 59)
- Bayham Jr., Michael (R, 103)
- Beaullieu IV, Gerald (R, 48)
- Berault, Stephanie (R, 76)
- Billings, Beth (R, 56)
- Bourriaque, Ryan (R, 47)
- Brass, Ken (D, 58)
- Carrier, Dewith (R, 32)
- Carter Sr., Wilford (D, 34)
- Carver, Kim (R, 89)
Latest actions
- : Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
- : Signed by the President of the Senate.
- : Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.
- : Read by title, roll called, yeas 99, nays 0, Senate amendments concurred in.
- : Scheduled for concurrence on 05/29/2026.
- : Received from the Senate with amendments.
- : Senate amendments read and adopted. Read by title and concurred in by a vote of 34 yeas and 0 nays. Ordered returned to the House.
- : Rules suspended. Called from the Calendar.
- : Read by title and returned to the Calendar, subject to call.
- : Senate Committee amendments read and adopted.
Votes
- House Vote on HCR 67, CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS (#1656) (May 29, 2026): 99 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Senate Vote on HCR 67, CONCUR (#1256) (May 26, 2026): 34 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House Vote on HCR 67, FINAL CONSIDERATION (#1057) (May 11, 2026): 97 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HCR67?
- HCR67 is a bill in the Louisiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): HEALTH CARE/FACILITIES: Requests the Louisiana Department of Health to study and report on gaps in acute healthcare access for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- What does HCR67 do?
- In its own words: A concurrent resolution To request the Louisiana Department of Health to study and report on gaps in acute care access for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and to develop recommendations for a coordinated system of care across healthcare settings, to be known as the "Derek's Promise Study".
- What is the status of HCR67?
- Passed both chambers as of May 29, 2026. Latest action: Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House. (June 2, 2026).
- Who sponsored HCR67?
- Butler, Rhonda (R, 38), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HCR67?
- On the Louisiana Legislature website: https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=HCR67
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