2026 Regular Session
House Committee on Health and Welfare
May 12, 2026

HR174 by CHARLES OWEN

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

HR174 by CHARLES OWEN

Motion made by:Chassion, Tehmi Jahi
Motion (Final):Favorably
Motion date:5/12/2026 10:57:21 AM
Vote:10-0
Miller, DustinYea
Berault, Stephanie H.Yea
Chassion, Tehmi JahiYea
Dickerson, Kellee HennessyYea
Egan, Sr., Peter F.Yea
Fisher, AdrianYea
Landry, MandieYea
McMahen, WayneYea
Spell, AnnieYea
Turner, ChristopherYea

Final action: Favorably (10-0)