Louisiana SR158: LOCAL AGENCIES: Requests local governing authorities to consider adopting local ordinances to require unlicensed residential facilities for seniors or persons with disabilities to have generators or alternative electrical power sources.

What the bill says

A resolution To urge and request local governing authorities, in consultation with parish offices of homeland security and emergency preparedness, to consider adopting local ordinances to require unlicensed residential facilities for seniors or persons with disabilities to have generators or alternative electrical power sources.

From the introduced text:

A RESOLUTION To urge and request local governing authorities, in consultation with parish offices of homeland security and emergency preparedness, to consider adopting local ordinances to require unlicensed residential facilities for seniors or persons with disabilities to have generators or alternative electrical power sources. WHEREAS, Louisiana has experienced multiple devastating hurricanes that have caused extensive power outages in the past five years; and WHEREAS, during the severe winter storm in January 2026, many residents in north Louisiana were left without power for days; and WHEREAS, certain populations, including the elderly and disabled, are highly vulnerable during extended power outages caused by natural disasters, with an increased risk for cardiovascular and respiratory crises, hypothermia or hyperthermia, and the failure of life-sustaining medical equipment; and WHEREAS, due to certain unlicensed facilities housing these vulnerable populations, considerations of backup power to essential systems like heating, air conditioning, fire alarms, and emergency lighting are critical to stopping the creation of additional life-threatening situations; and WHEREAS, these measures are designed to prevent such tragedies and keep Page 1 of SLS 26RS-2401 ORIGINAL SR NO. residents and staff safe during emergencies while minimizing the use of 911 and impacts on public safety; and WHEREAS, Act No. 253 of the 2022 Regular Session of the Legislature of Louisiana required all nursing homes to have a generator or …

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Sponsors

• Womack, Glen (R, 32) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. June 1, 2026: Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 6/2/2026.
2. May 27, 2026: Read by title and adopted.
3. May 26, 2026: Rules suspended. Introduced in the Senate. Read by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.

Common questions

What is SR158?

SR158 is a bill in the Louisiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): LOCAL AGENCIES: Requests local governing authorities to consider adopting local ordinances to require unlicensed residential facilities for seniors or persons with disabilities to have generators or alternative electrical power sources.

What does SR158 do?

In its own words: A resolution To urge and request local governing authorities, in consultation with parish offices of homeland security and emergency preparedness, to consider adopting local ordinances to require unlicensed residential facilities for seniors or persons with disabilities to have generators or alternative electrical power sources.

What is the status of SR158?

Passed both chambers as of May 27, 2026. Latest action: Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 6/2/2026. (June 1, 2026).

Who sponsored SR158?

Womack, Glen (R, 32).

Where is the official record for SR158?

On the Louisiana Legislature website: https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=SR158