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SR 126

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes Friday, May 22, 2026, as World Preeclampsia Awareness Day in the state of Louisiana.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Regina Barrow

Louisiana designates May 22, 2026 as World Preeclampsia Awareness Day and commends Woman’s Hospital for lifesaving maternal care and reducing preventable deaths.

Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 5/22/2026.
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Bill Summary · SR 126

Overview

  • Jurisdiction: Louisiana
  • Bill type: Senate Resolution (SR 126)
  • Session: 2026
  • Sponsor: Senator Regina Barrow (Co-sponsor)
  • Purpose: Recognize Friday, May 22, 2026, as World Preeclampsia Awareness Day in Louisiana and commend Woman’s Hospital for its role in improving maternal and infant health.

Purpose and Intent

  • Officially designate May 22, 2026, as World Preeclampsia Awareness Day within the state.
  • Bring attention to preeclampsia, a serious hypertensive disorder of pregnancy, and the associated risks to mothers and babies.
  • Acknowledge and commend Woman’s Hospital for its dedication to lifesaving care for pregnant women and for efforts to reduce preventable maternal and infant deaths and preterm births.

Key Provisions

  • Formal recognition of World Preeclampsia Awareness Day in Louisiana on May 22, 2026.
  • Issuance of commendation to Woman’s Hospital for its contributions to improving outcomes for pregnant women.
  • The resolution includes background on preeclampsia, national and state statistics related to maternal mortality, hypertension, preterm births, and infant mortality, to contextualize the importance of awareness.

Expected Impact

  • Non-binding ceremonial designation intended to raise public awareness about preeclampsia and maternal health.
  • May influence public health messaging and potentially encourage further attention and resources toward maternal health initiatives in Louisiana.
  • Possible increased engagement from healthcare providers, advocacy groups, and communities around preeclampsia awareness during the designated observance.

Affected Parties

  • State of Louisiana: receives an official recognition and awareness emphasis.
  • Woman’s Hospital: specifically commended for its commitment to life-saving care for pregnant women.
  • Pregnant individuals and families in Louisiana: potential indirect benefit through heightened awareness and emphasis on timely diagnosis and care.

Procedural and Timeline Notes

  • This is a commemorative resolution, not substantive legislation altering law or funding.
  • Introduced and scheduled for consideration in the 2026 Regular Session; the digest indicates the action history shows introduction and reading by title with placement on the calendar for a second reading.
  • Effective date: the date designated in the resolution (May 22, 2026) for World Preeclampsia Awareness Day within Louisiana.

Summary in Plain Language

Senate Resolution 126 designates May 22, 2026, as World Preeclampsia Awareness Day in Louisiana. It highlights the dangers of preeclampsia, notes Louisiana’s maternal and infant health statistics to provide context, and commends Woman’s Hospital for its role in delivering lifesaving care to pregnant women and reducing preventable deaths and preterm births. The resolution is a ceremonial acknowledgment intended to raise awareness rather than create new law or funding.

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

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