Legislative Agenda
Lift writes and advocates for legislation that uplift reproductive justice values; tracks and strategizes around legislation that limits or scales back reproductive justice; provides allies and activists with analysis of proposed legislation and policies; supports initiatives that affirm the civil and human rights of pregnant people and opposes efforts that threaten or undermine those rights; conducts advocacy trainings; organizes impacted persons and experts in medicine, public health, law, and economics to provide testimony during legislative hearings; and advises advocates, activists, and policymakers at the local, state, and federal levels.
What We Are Working On Now
Policy Priorities
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HB 245 by Rep. Aimee Adatto Freeman
This bill would allow voters to decide whether to amend the Constitution of Louisiana to affirm the right to reproductive freedom. To get on the ballot, this bill needs to pass by 2/3 of both Houses of the Legisalture.
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HB 56 by Rep. Candace Newell
Amends vague and confusing language in Louisiana’s abortion bans related to miscarriage management, ensuring that patients experiencing a miscarriage or other serious pregnancy complication could access timely and appropriate health care.
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HB 63 by Rep. Candace Newell
Clarifies surgical or treatment methods for ectopic pregnancies are not considered abortions. The bill also expands the medical conditions that would be exempt under the definition of abortion, including cancer and blood disorders such as sickle cell anemia and hemophilia.
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HB 164 by Rep. Delisha Boyd
This bill ensures that survivors of rape and incest can access abortion care, and without a requirement that they first report the crime to law enforcement.
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HB 630 by Rep. Mandie Landry
This bill would ensure that no pregnant or postpartum person is criminalized or otherwise punished for a negative pregnancy outcome.
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HB 395 by Rep. Delisha Boyd
This bill would protect the right to contraceptives, emergency contraceptives, and contraceptive related information.
See also SB 225 by Senator Royce Duplessis
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HB 293 by Rep. Aimee Adatto Freeman
This bill clarifies requirements for prosecution under the criminal abortion bans.
Partner Bills We Support
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HB 702 by Rep. Matthew Willard
This bill requires any Medicaid coverage plan to cover services provided by a doula before, during, and after childbirth.
See also SB 142 by Senator Regina Barrow
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SB 135 by Senator Royce Duplessis
This bill amends the Medicaid state plan to provide twelve months postpartum Medicaid coverage for all pregnant women with income of up to 185% of the federal poverty level.
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SB 300 by Senator Royce Duplessis
This bill requires any health coverage plan to include coverage for nutrition counseling and lactation consultant services.
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HB 489 by Rep. Jason Hughes
This bill improves the Medicaid reimbursement rate for certain services for maternal and infant health.
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HB 436 by Rep. Aimee Adatto Freeman
This bill would move toward decriminalizing HIV by amending the law related to exposure without transmission.
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HB 310 by Rep. Aimee Adatto Freeman
This bill requires public schools to provide free menstrual products in easily accessible locations.
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HB 98 by Rep. Mandie Landry
Amend the state constitution to ensure the recognition of marriages contracted in other states. This would protect same sex marriages if Obergefell is overturned.
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HB 234 by Rep. Delisha Boyd
This bill prohibits employment discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation
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SB 283 by Senator Royce Duplessis
This bill aims to eliminate legislation regarding solicitation of unnatural acts (CANS), which unfairly impacts Black trans women in New Orleans.
See also SB 150
Bills We Oppose
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SB 276 by Senator Thomas Pressly
This bill amends various abortion criminal laws to add the crime of attempted abortion.
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HB 256 by Rep. Dodie Horton
This parental rights bill could be used to block young people from accessing birth control and other reproductive healthcare services without parental involvement.
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SB278 by Senator Katrina Jackson-Andrews
This bill rebrands the Alternatives to Abortion Initiative which directs critical safety net funds to anti-abortion centers.
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SB 312 by Senator Rick Edmonds
This bill creates an adoption awareness program within DCFS finances with TANF funds which will be used.to support religious, anti-abortio organizations.
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HB 121 by Rep. Raymond Crews
This bill requires schools to get written parental consent for students who wish to use a name or pronouns that does not align with their sex assigned at birth. It also includes an exception for educators who want to harass, deadname, or forcibly out trans students - regardless of parental support. Governor Edwards vetoed this bill in 2023.
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HB 122 by Rep. Dodie Horton
This bill would ban the discussion of any topics related to LGBTQ+ issues in schools. Governor Edwards vetoed this bill in 2023.
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HB 608 by Rep. Roger Wilder
This bill prohibits governmental agency from accommodating gender-diversity with respect to athletics, correctional facilities, juvenile detention facilities, domestic violence shelters or other accommodations.
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SB 371 by Senator Regina Ashford Barrow
This bill allows surgical castration as punishment aginst a person who commits a sex offense against a victim who is under the age of 13 at the time of the offense.
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HB 166 by Representative Delisha Boyd
This bill would subject any person who is convicted of a sex offense to a vasectomy procedure.
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