Laws are not created in isolation—they are influenced by the voices, experiences, and priorities of the people they serve. When individuals take the time to speak up, share their perspectives, and engage with lawmakers, they help ensure that decisions are informed, balanced, and grounded in real-world need.
At a time when dangerous drugs and harmful behaviors are affecting families and communities across our state, thoughtful and informed advocacy is more important than ever. It brings visibility to challenges that might otherwise go unnoticed and helps drive meaningful, responsible solutions.
Your voice matters. By participating in the legislative process, you are helping to strengthen accountability, improve systems of care, and create lasting, positive change.
Legislation Watch: The Louisiana Association of Substance Abuse Counselors and Trainers is actively monitoring key legislation during the 2026 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature—including Senate Bill 168, a critical measure to strengthen behavioral health services across our state.
SB 168 would establish the Addictive Disorders Regulatory Authority (ADRA) as the sole licensing and regulatory body for peer support professionals in Louisiana. This legislation is essential to ensuring consistent standards, proper credentialing, and meaningful oversight for individuals providing peer support services. By passing SB 168, Louisiana can better protect vulnerable individuals and families while strengthening the quality, accountability, and integrity of care.
This bill is scheduled to be heard in committee tomorrow (Wednesday, March 17, 2026), and public support at this stage is crucial.
You can help. By reaching out to members of the Senate Health and Welfare Committee, you have the opportunity to directly influence the outcome of this legislation. Your voice can help advance policies that improve lives and strengthen our behavioral health system.
Click the button on this page to access a pre-written message you can easily personalize and email to sh&w@legis.la.gov. Join us in supporting SB 168 and advocating for a stronger, safer Louisiana.
