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HR 215

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates April 29, 2026, as Hospital Day in Louisiana

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Dana Henry

Designates April 29, 2026 as Hospital Day to recognize Louisiana hospitals and frontline caregivers for their 24/7 care, community impact, and partnerships.

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 215

Summary of HR 215 (2026, Louisiana): Designates April 29, 2026 as Hospital Day in Louisiana

Purpose

  • Officially designate April 29, 2026, as Hospital Day in Louisiana.
  • Recognizes hospitals as cornerstone institutions within Louisiana communities and honors frontline caregivers.

Key Provisions and Provisions Details

  • Designation: The Louisiana House of Representatives designates April 29, 2026, as Hospital Day.
  • Theme for Hospital Day (2026): “Advancing Louisiana's Health Through Community Programs, Partnerships, and Innovations.”
  • Statements of purpose (non-binding/recognition language):
    • Hospitals and health systems in Louisiana operate 24/7 and are integral to community health.
    • Hospitals are multi-dimensional, offering medical specialties and focusing on population health, prevention, and wellness.
    • Hospitals support the economy: direct employment of more than 100,000 people with an annual payroll of over $7.5 billion; contribute more than $38 billion to Louisiana’s economy; support over 300,000 direct and indirect jobs statewide (in industries such as construction and retail).
    • Hospitals are committed to improving health outcomes, quality of care, safety, and patient satisfaction, across urban and rural settings.
  • Action requested: A copy of the resolution should be transmitted to the president of the Louisiana Hospital Association.

Who/What is Affected

  • Hospitals and health systems in Louisiana (as a sector) receive formal recognition.
  • Communities across Louisiana benefit from the implied emphasis on hospital-based care, prevention, and partnerships.
  • Louisiana Hospital Association is the recipient of the resolution’s transmitted copy.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Status: Read by title on April 28, 2026.
  • Scope: A ceremonial designation; no mandated actions for hospitals beyond recognition.
  • Sponsor: Representative Dana Henry (co-sponsor noted).

Practical Impact

  • Symbolic acknowledgment intended to highlight the role of hospitals and frontline caregivers.
  • May bolster public awareness of hospital services, community programs, partnerships, and innovations in health care.
  • No new funding, regulatory changes, or policy mandates are contained in the resolution.

Context (Digest Summary)

  • The bill is a House Resolution recognizing the importance of hospitals in Louisiana, celebrating their round-the-clock services and economic impact, and designating a specific day for statewide recognition. It emphasizes themes of community programs, partnerships, and innovations and directs transmission of the resolution to the Louisiana Hospital Association.

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

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