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SR 32

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Commends the members of the Louisiana Athletic Trainers Association for their dedicated hard work on behalf of the athletes of Louisiana and designates March 24th as Louisiana Athletic Trainers Association day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Katrina Jackson-Andrews

Designates March 24, 2026 as Louisiana Athletic Trainers Association Day to recognize LATA’s role in athlete health, safety, and performance.

Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 3/27/2026.
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Bill Summary · SR 32

Summary of SR 32 (Louisiana, 2026 Regular Session)

Purpose and Intent

  • The resolution commends the members of the Louisiana Athletic Trainers Association (LATA) for their dedicated work on behalf of Louisiana athletes.
  • It designates March 24, 2026, as Louisiana Athletic Trainers Association Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Recognition and commendation: The resolution formally acknowledges LATA's professional contributions to athletic health, safety, and performance.
  • Designation of a commemorative day: March 24, 2026, is proclaimed as LATA Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.
  • Communication of appreciation: A copy of the resolution is to be transmitted to the president of LATA.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Primary beneficiaries: Members of the Louisiana Athletic Trainers Association and the broader community of Louisiana student-athletes and physically active individuals who benefit from athletic training services.
  • Legislative/official sector: The Louisiana Senate (and by extension the Capitol’s ceremonial activities) will recognize LATA with a designated day.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Enactment status: Enrolled resolution that has completed the formal legislative process in the Senate.
  • Timeline:
    • Introduced: March 18, 2026
    • Readings and adoption: March 23, 2026 (read by title and adopted)
    • Enrolled and signed: March 27–30, 2026 (enrolled and transmitted to the Secretary of State)
  • Sponsor: Senator Katrina Jackson-Andrews (co-sponsor)

Context and Significance

  • The bill is ceremonial in nature, aimed at public acknowledgment rather than policy change.
  • It aligns with the broader tradition of recognizing professional groups contributing to public health and athlete safety.
  • The resolution highlights the role of athletic trainers as licensed healthcare professionals involved in prevention, emergency management, evaluation, and therapeutic interventions for sports-related injuries.

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

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