top of page
Angel's Law
SB 32
SB 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.
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:
-
Miscarriage
-
Stillbirth
-
Intrauterine fetal demise
-
Neonatal death`
How a Bill Becomes a Law
-
Bill Drafted - Lawmakers write the bill language.
-
Bill Introduced - It is filed and given a bill number (SB 32).
-
Committee Review - A legislative committee studies it, hears testimony, and may amend it *Scheduled for March 11th, 2026*
-
Legislative Vote - Both the Senate and House must vote to pass it.
-
Governor’s Signature - The Governor signs it into law.
-
Implementation - State departments create programs and roll it out.
How you can help
First, find out who your state legislator is HERE!
1. Write a Letter of Support
2. Share Your Testimony
3. Contact Legislators
Show your support by posting this image and using #LouisianaForLossFamilies #TimeWithOurBaby #CareINEVERYHOSPITAL #SupportAngelsLaw #passlawsb32 #stillbornStillloved #stillbirthawareness #stillborn
.png)
bottom of page