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HB 574LOUISIANASession 2026State BillSigned into law
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Louisiana updates organization names on the Mental Health Advocacy Service board of trustees

Original title: MENTAL HEALTH: Provides for the membership of the Mental Health Advocacy Service

Last action · May 22, 2026: Effective date: 08/01/2026.Sponsors: Annie Spell and 1 other

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What This Bill Does

Louisiana House Bill 574 updates the official names of member organizations serving on the , taking effect on August 1, 2026.

Why it matters

Changes statutory references for specific medical and mental health associations on a state oversight board without altering the board's size or core responsibilities.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Mental Health Advocacy Service board of trustees

The board's governing statute is amended to reflect updated names for participating member organizations.

Directly affected

Louisiana Mental Health Association

The organization's official statutory name reference on the board of trustees is updated.

Directly affected

Louisiana State Medical Society

The organization's official statutory name reference on the board of trustees is updated.

Key Facts

  • House Bill 574 amends R.S. 28:64(A)(3) regarding the Mental Health Advocacy Service board of trustees.
  • The bill changes the statutory name of the Mental Health Association of Louisiana to the Louisiana Mental Health Association.
  • The bill changes the statutory name of the Louisiana Medical Society to the Louisiana State Medical Society.
  • The board of trustees consists of nine members, including representatives from specified law schools, medical schools, and professional associations.
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  • The effective date of the act is August 1, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does House Bill 574 change?
It updates the official names of two member organizations listed in the statute governing the .
When does this law become effective?
The effective date is August 1, 2026.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

20 actions
  1. May 22, 2026HouseEnrolled
    Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 306.
  2. May 22, 2026House
    Effective date: 08/01/2026.
  3. May 19, 2026House
    Received from the Senate without amendments.
  4. May 19, 2026HouseEnrolled
    Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.
  5. May 19, 2026SenateEnrolled
    Signed by the President of the Senate.
  6. May 19, 2026House
    Sent to the Governor for executive approval.
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  1. May 18, 2026SenateFloor
    Rules suspended. Read by title, passed by a vote of 36 yeas and 0 nays, and ordered returned to the House. Motion to reconsider tabled.
  2. May 11, 2026SenateFloor
    Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments. Read by title and passed to third reading and final passage.
  3. May 7, 2026SenateIntroduced
    Read by title and referred to the Legislative Bureau.
  4. May 6, 2026SenateCommittee
    Reported favorably.
  5. Mar 30, 2026SenateCommittee
    Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Health and Welfare.
  6. Mar 25, 2026HouseFloor
    Read third time by title, roll called on final passage, yeas 102, nays 0. Finally passed, title adopted, ordered to the Senate.
  7. Mar 25, 2026Senate
    Received in the Senate. Read first time by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.
  8. Mar 23, 2026HouseFloor
    Read by title, ordered engrossed, passed to 3rd reading.
  9. Mar 23, 2026House
    Scheduled for floor debate on 03/25/2026.
  10. Mar 18, 2026HouseCommittee
    Reported favorably (9-0).
  11. Mar 9, 2026HouseIntroduced
    Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Health and Welfare.
  12. Feb 27, 2026House
    First appeared in the Interim Calendar on 2/27/2026.
  13. Feb 26, 2026House
    Prefiled.
  14. Feb 26, 2026HouseCommittee
    Under the rules, provisionally referred to the Committee on Health and Welfare.

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Sponsors

Annie SpellHouse · District 45RepublicanPrimary sponsor
Tehmi ChassionHouse · District 44DemocraticCosponsor

Connected Entities

Tulane University of Louisiana, Louisiana Mental Health Association, Annie Spell and 9 more
OrganizationTulane University of Louisiana“Medical and law school deans or designated faculty members serve on the board of”Map →
OrganizationLouisiana Mental Health Association“Updated name of organization whose president or representative serves on the boa”Map →
PersonAnnie Spell“Representative who authored House Bill 574.”Map →
OrganizationMental Health Association of Louisiana“Former name of organization whose president or representative serves on the boar”Map →
OrganizationLouisiana Medical Society“Former name of organization with a selected member on the board.”Map →
OrganizationMental Health Advocacy Service“Governed by a board of trustees whose membership names are updated by the bill.”Map →
OrganizationLouisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College“Medical and law school deans or designated faculty members serve on the board of”Map →
OrganizationLouisiana State Medical Society“Updated name of organization with a selected member on the board.”Map →
OrganizationLouisiana State Bar Association“Organization with a selected member on the board of trustees.”Map →
PersonTehmi Chassion“Representative who co-sponsored House Bill 574.”Map →
OrganizationLoyola University of the South“Law school dean or designated faculty member serves on the board of trustees.”Map →
OrganizationSouthern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College Law Schools“Law school dean or designated faculty member serves on the board of trustees.”Map →

Sources

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www.legis.la.gov

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