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HR 211

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates the month of May as Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month in Louisiana

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Joe Stagni

Louisiana designates May as Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month to promote awareness, education, and access to affordable care and medications for affected residents.

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 211

Summary of HR 211 (2026) – Louisiana

Title

Designates the month of May as Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month in Louisiana.

Purpose and Intent

  • To formally designate the month of May in Louisiana as Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month.
  • To raise awareness about asthma and allergies, their impact on individuals and families, and the importance of access to affordable care, medications, and devices.

Key Provisions

  • Expresses the designation of May as Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month in the state.
  • Recognizes the burden of asthma and allergies on Louisiana residents and the broader U.S. context, highlighting prevalence, emergency department visits, hospitalizations, school absences, and economic costs.
  • Emphasizes disparities in asthma burden among Black, Hispanic, and Indigenous populations.
  • Acknowledges the close link between asthma and food allergies, including higher prevalence among children and the increased risk of comorbidity.
  • Calls attention to the need for accessible, affordable health insurance and medications/devices for people with asthma and allergies.

Affected Parties

  • Louisiana residents with asthma or allergies.
  • Healthcare providers, schools, and public health entities within Louisiana seeking to promote awareness and educational initiatives.
  • Stakeholders focused on health insurance affordability and access to asthma/allergy treatments.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Status: The measure was read by title on April 28, 2026, during the 2026 Regular Session.
  • As a designation resolution, it typically does not impose new regulatory requirements or spending, but serves as a symbolic recognition and call to action for awareness activities within the month of May.

Additional Context

  • The resolution cites national statistics on asthma prevalence (approximately 4.7 million children in the U.S.; nearly 28 million people with asthma nationwide) and U.S. emergency department visit rates, hospitalizations, and school absences related to asthma.
  • It notes the national economic cost of asthma and highlights higher burden among minority populations.
  • It mentions the intersection of asthma with food allergies (over 21 million Americans with food allergies, including ~4 million children) and the need for affordable insurance and medications.

Practical Implications

  • May can be observed with state and local government awareness campaigns, educational outreach, and community activities to inform residents about asthma and allergy management, risk factors, and access to care.
  • While the bill designates a month for awareness, it does not specify funding, programs, or mandated actions, leaving implementation to public entities and private partners.

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

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