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SR 38

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates Wednesday, April 15, 2026, as AARP Louisiana's Eleventh Annual Caregiver Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Ed Price

Louisiana designates April 15, 2026, as Caregiver Day at the state capitol to recognize AARP Louisiana's annual advocacy event for unpaid family caregivers.

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 38

Legislative bill overview

SR 38 designates Wednesday, April 15, 2026, as "AARP Louisiana's Eleventh Annual Caregiver Day" at the Louisiana State Capitol. This is a ceremonial resolution that recognizes caregivers and sets aside a specific day for acknowledgment and potential advocacy related to caregiving issues.

Why is this important

Caregiver recognition can raise public awareness about the estimated 1 million+ family caregivers in Louisiana who provide unpaid care to aging, disabled, or ill relatives. Such designations may help spotlight policy conversations around caregiver support, respite care funding, and caregiver burden—issues with real economic and health impacts on families and healthcare systems.

Potential points of contention

  • Symbolic vs. substantive: Critics may argue that designating a day is purely symbolic without allocating resources, funding, or legislative action to actually support caregivers
  • AARP alignment: Some may question whether a state capitol resolution should be formally tied to a specific nonprofit organization's event rather than a broader statewide initiative
  • Future repeatability: Establishing an "Eleventh Annual" event sets a precedent for repeated future resolutions, which could consume legislative time on non-binding ceremonial measures

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

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