Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority Establishment
Summary
Louisiana Senate Bill 426 passed the Senate 36-0 on April 7, 2026, establishing the Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority. The bill takes effect August 1, 2026, and has been sent to the House for consideration. The legislation creates a new state regulatory body to oversee addictive disorder treatment services.
What changed
Senate Bill 426 establishes a new Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority in Louisiana, creating centralized state oversight for addiction treatment services. The bill passed the Senate unanimously on April 7, 2026, with Senate Floor Amendment #1723 adopted, and proceeds to the House for consideration.
Behavioral health providers and addiction treatment facilities operating in Louisiana should monitor this bill as it moves through the legislative process. Upon enactment effective August 1, 2026, these entities will become subject to the new regulatory authority's requirements and oversight mechanisms.
What to do next
- Monitor SB426 progress through the Louisiana House
- Review current addiction treatment compliance programs ahead of August 1, 2026 effective date
- Prepare for new regulatory requirements under the Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority
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ChangeBridge / Louisiana / SB426 Passed SB426 Senate Bill Passed 2026-03-30
Provides relative to the Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority. (2/3CA7s2.1(A)) (8/1/26) (EG INCREASE SG EX See Note)
Bill Details
State Louisiana
Session 2026 Regular Session
Chamber Senate
Official Source www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26r...
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Sponsors
Jeremy Stine (Sen - R)
Action History
2026-04-07 S Senate floor amendments read and adopted. Read by title and passed by a vote of 36 yeas and 0 nays; ordered reengrossed and sent to the House. Motion to reconsider tabled. 2026-03-31 S Read by title. Ordered engrossed and passed to third reading and final passage. 2026-03-30 S Substitute for Senate Bill No. 168. Read by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.
Votes
2026-04-07 Senate Vote on SB 426 FINAL PASSAGE (#255) Yea: 36 Nay: 0
Amendments
0000-00-00 Senate Floor Amendment #1723 Stine Adopted Adopted
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0000-00-00 Introduced 0000-00-00 Engrossed 0000-00-00 Engrossed
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