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SR 97

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates Monday, April 27, 2026, as Rural Mental Health Day in Louisiana.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jay Luneau

Designates Monday, April 27, 2026, as Rural Mental Health Day in Louisiana to honor rural mental health providers and the Louisiana Rural Mental Health Alliance.

Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 5/7/2026.
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Bill Summary · SR 97

Summary of Louisiana Senate Resolution SR 97 (2026)

What the bill does

  • Designates Monday, April 27, 2026, as “Rural Mental Health Day” in the state of Louisiana.

Main purpose and intent

  • Acknowledges the challenges faced by rural communities in accessing mental health care.
  • Honors the role of mental health rehabilitation providers and the Louisiana Rural Mental Health Alliance in supporting rural behavioral health and expanding access to care.
  • Highlights the importance of community-based services for individuals with serious mental illness, serious emotional disturbances, and Medicaid beneficiaries.

Key provisions and changes

  • Official designation of a specific day (Monday, April 27, 2026) as Rural Mental Health Day.
  • Recognition of the Louisiana Rural Mental Health Alliance and mental health rehabilitation providers for their contributions to rural Louisiana.

Who or what is affected

  • The designation pertains to state recognition and observance within Louisiana.
  • Rural mental health providers, mental health rehabilitation services, and organizations advocating for rural mental health (notably the Louisiana Rural Mental Health Alliance) are highlighted and honored.
  • No new regulatory or financial obligations are imposed on providers or state agencies by this resolution.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced and approved in the 2026 Regular Session.
  • The measure was read, Rules suspended, second reading by title, and adopted in the Senate on April 27, 2026.
  • As a resolution, it serves an observance purpose rather than creating statutory mandates or funding.

Observations

  • The resolution functions as a symbolic acknowledgment intended to raise awareness about rural mental health issues and to honor organizations and providers supporting rural communities.
  • There are no dollar figures, program enrollments, or implementation timelines beyond the single-day designation.

If you’d like, I can compare SR 97 to similar rural health recognitions in other states or provide a one-page explainer for readers new to Louisiana legislative processes.

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

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