LouisianaHR 1742026 Regular SessionHouse

DRUGS/TESTING: Requests the state surgeon general and the Louisiana Department of Health to assess the feasibility of advancing fenbendazole or similar treatments for potential human use in cancer treatment and to provide guidance on engaging federal authorities for expedited evaluation while protecting public health

Sponsored By: Charles Owen (Republican)

Adopted

Health and Welfare

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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Charles Owen

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Beryl Amedée

    Republican • House

  • Dodie Horton

    Republican • House

  • Kim Carver

    Republican • House

  • Rodney Schamerhorn

    Republican • House

  • Stephanie H. Berault

    Republican • House

  • Sylvia Elaine Taylor

    Democratic • House

  • Tehmi Jahi Chassion

    Democratic • House

  • Wilford Carter Sr.

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 96 • No: 0

House vote • 5/18/2026

Read by title, amended, roll called, yeas 86, nays 0. The resolution was adopted.

Yes: 86 • No: 0

House vote • 5/12/2026

Reported favorably

Yes: 10 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.

    5/21/2026House
  2. Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.

    5/19/2026House
  3. Scheduled for floor debate on 05/18/2026.

    5/18/2026House
  4. Read by title, amended, roll called, yeas 86, nays 0. The resolution was adopted.

    5/18/2026House
  5. Read by title, ordered engrossed, passed to 3rd reading.

    5/13/2026House
  6. Reported favorably (10-0).

    5/12/2026House
  7. Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Health and Welfare.

    4/21/2026House
  8. Read by title. Lies over under the rules.

    4/20/2026House

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