Louisiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Louisiana HR394: CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Dr. L'Isaa LaChandra Gates
Status: Passed both chambers, June 1, 2026
What the bill says
A resolution To express the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Dr. L'Isaa LaChandra Gates.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION To express the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Dr. L'Isaa LaChandra Gates. WHEREAS, it is with immense sadness and profound regret that the House of Representatives of the Legislature of Louisiana has learned of the passing, on May 25, 2026, of Dr. L'Isaa LaChandra Gates; and WHEREAS, L'Isaa LaChandra Gates was born on May 3, 1982, to Jeffery Gates and CaSandra Cooper-Gates in New Orleans, Louisiana; she was educated in the Orleans Parish Public School System and graduated from Benjamin Franklin Senior High School in 1999; and WHEREAS, Dr. Gates attended Xavier University of Louisiana, where she received a bachelor of science degree in biology/pre-medicine and graduated magna cum laude with honors in biology and chemistry in 2003; she attended Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans and graduated with a doctor of medicine degree in 2007; and WHEREAS, Dr. Gates completed a residency training program in pediatrics with the LSU School of Medicine and began a practice in pediatrics with Westside Clinics, AMC, where she eventually became a partner; and WHEREAS, Dr. Gates's practice was merged into Ochsner for Children-Westside Pediatrics, where she served as a senior attending physician; at the time of her passing, she Page 1 of HLS 26RS-6290 ORIGINAL HR NO. was scheduled to serve as an …
Sponsors
- Mena, Shaun (D, 23) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
- : Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.
- : Read by title, adopted.
- : Read by title. Lies over under the rules.
Common questions
- What is HR394?
- HR394 is a bill in the Louisiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Dr. L'Isaa LaChandra Gates.
- What does HR394 do?
- In its own words: A resolution To express the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Dr. L'Isaa LaChandra Gates.
- What is the status of HR394?
- Passed both chambers as of June 1, 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 HR394?
- Mena, Shaun (D, 23).
- Where is the official record for HR394?
- On the Louisiana Legislature website: https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=HR394
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