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SR 64

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Commends the Louisiana Foundation Against Sexual Assault and designates Wednesday, April 30, 2025, as Denim Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Heather Cloud and 2 co-sponsors

Louisiana designates April 30, 2025 as Denim Day at the State Capitol to support sexual assault survivors and commend the Louisiana Foundation Against Sexual Assault.

Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate.
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Bill Summary · SR 64

Legislative bill overview

SR 64 is a ceremonial resolution that commends the Louisiana Foundation Against Sexual Assault and designates Wednesday, April 30, 2025, as "Denim Day" at the Louisiana State Capitol. The designation encourages participants to wear denim on that date as a visible show of solidarity with sexual assault survivors.

Why is this important

Denim Day is an international awareness campaign where participants wear denim to raise visibility and support for sexual assault survivors. The state Capitol designation provides official recognition for this advocacy effort and signals institutional support for sexual assault prevention and survivor support services in Louisiana.

Potential points of contention

  • Symbolic vs. substantive action: Critics may argue that ceremonial designations do not provide material support to survivors or funding for sexual assault prevention programs, instead serving primarily as symbolic gestures.
  • Scope of state recognition: Some may question whether legislative time should be devoted to designating specific awareness days, viewing this as lower priority compared to policy-driven legislation.
  • Foundation specificity: The resolution commends a specific organization, which could raise questions about why this particular foundation received state recognition over others working in sexual assault prevention and survivor services.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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