Angel's Law
SB 32
Senate Bill 32 would ensure every Louisiana family experiencing pregnancy or infant loss receives compassionate, standardized bereavement care and access to memory making time with their baby. The initiative would equip hospitals with staff training, bereavement devices like cooling cots, and access to grief resources to ensure families receive compassionate, comprehensive support after the loss of a baby.
On May 7th Angel’s Law passed the Louisiana House floor with overwhelming support, 79 yeas and 0 nays, and 80 representatives co-authoring the bill. This is a huge milestone and a powerful show of unity behind better care for families facing baby loss.
The bill now heads to the Governor’s desk for final consideration. Once signed, Angel’s Law will officially become law in Louisiana!
On April 28th, we testified before the House Health and Welfare Committee in support of Angel’s Law, and we are incredibly grateful to share the committee voted unanimously yes to advance the bill.
Next, the bill will move to the House floor for a full vote. If passed, it will then go to the Governor’s desk to be signed into law.
We encourage you to contact your State Representative and ask them to support Angel’s Law and vote yes on the House floor.
This is a meaningful step forward for Louisiana families. Thank you for standing with us.
On March 23rd, Senator Patrick McMath brought Angel’s Law (SB 32) to the Louisiana State Senate floor. The bill passed unanimously with 35 yays, 0 nays, and now has 33 co-authors.
Now, Angel’s Law moves to the House Health and Welfare Committee on Tuesday, April 28th.
We need your help.
Please reach out to committee members and ask them to vote yes and support Angel’s Law. Every call and email matters.
If you live in or are connected to any of these areas, your voice is especially important:
Opelousas, Minden, Slidell, Ville Platte, Lafayette, Bossier City, Denham Springs, Monroe, Covington, Shreveport, Ruston, Kenner.
This is a critical step. Your voice can help move Angel’s Law forward and ensure families receive the care and compassion they deserve.
What the bill does
The bill establishes a Perinatal Bereavement Care Initiative within the Louisiana Department of Health, specifically under the Office on Women’s Health and Community Health.
Its purpose is to improve access to and quality of bereavement care for families experiencing:
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Miscarriage
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Stillbirth
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Intrauterine fetal demise
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Neonatal death`
How a Bill Becomes a Law
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Bill Drafted - Lawmakers write the bill language.
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Bill Introduced - It is filed and given a bill number (SB 32).
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Senate Committee Review - completed March 11th
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Legislative Vote: Senate - completed March 23rd
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House Committee Review - completed April 28th
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Legislative Vote: House - TBD
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Governor’s Signature - The Governor signs it into law.
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Implementation - State departments create programs and roll it out.
How you can help
First, find out who your House of Representative is HERE!
1. Write a Letter of Support
2. Share Your Testimony
3. Contact Legislators
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