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HR 123

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates April 15, 2026, as HIV and Hepatitis C Education, Prevention, and Treatment Awareness Day at the state capitol

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Joy Walters

Designates April 15, 2026 as HIV and Hepatitis C Education, Prevention, and Treatment Awareness Day at the Louisiana Capitol to highlight education, prevention, and access to care.

Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
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Bill Summary · HR 123

Summary: House Resolution 123 (HR 123), 2026 Regular Session, Louisiana

Purpose

  • Designates Wednesday, April 15, 2026, as “HIV and Hepatitis C Education, Prevention, and Treatment Awareness Day” at the Louisiana state capitol.
  • Recognizes the Louisiana Commission on HIV and Hepatitis C Education, Prevention, and Treatment for its work and commitment to public health.

Key Provisions

  • Establishes a state-designated awareness day at the capitol to highlight HIV and Hepatitis C education, prevention, and treatment.
  • Acknowledges the Louisiana Commission on HIV and Hepatitis C Education, Prevention, and Treatment as the advisory body for policy and program guidance related to these conditions. The commission is described as comprising healthcare providers, public health professionals, and individuals with lived experience.
  • Emphasizes the importance of education to reduce stigma, encourage testing, and connect residents to care and treatment.
  • Frames the designation as part of ongoing public health efforts to improve prevention, early diagnosis, access to treatment, health equity, and coordination across health systems.

Who/What is Affected

  • The designation affects state-level recognition at the Louisiana State Capitol (to occur on April 15, 2026).
  • The Louisiana Commission on HIV and Hepatitis C Education, Prevention, and Treatment is highlighted as the key advisory body to guide policies, programs, and education efforts in this area.
  • Broadly, the designation supports activities and messaging related to HIV and Hepatitis C education, prevention, and access to care across Louisiana.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Status: Adopted by the Louisiana House of Representatives (designated date of action around mid-April 2026).
  • Action history indicates passage in the House and submission to the Secretary of State for formal designation.
  • No fiscal provisions, regulatory changes, or programmatic mandates are included in the resolution itself; its effect is ceremonial/recognitional.

Notes

  • The resolution serves to raise awareness and honor ongoing efforts by the Louisiana Commission on HIV and Hepatitis C Education, Prevention, and Treatment rather than to authorize funding or implement new programs.
  • Co-sponsor: Joy Walters.

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

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