Senate Resolution No. by Senator Duplessis requests the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) to provide a report on the provision of luggage to children who are removed from their homes or change foster care placements. The resolution highlights the negative impact of using trash bags for transporting children's belongings, emphasizing that it undermines their dignity and self-worth. It notes that while Louisiana's policy allows for reimbursement for luggage expenses for foster parents, there is no requirement for children to receive luggage at the time of removal or placement change. The resolution also references similar laws in states like Maryland, Texas, and Oregon that have established protocols to ensure children receive proper luggage.

The requested report should include details on the current process for providing luggage, the number of children removed or changing placements in the previous year, the number of those who received luggage, and the names and contributions of distribution partners in the state. The DCFS is required to submit this report to the Senate Committee on Health and Welfare by January 1, 2026, with a copy of the resolution to be sent to the secretary of the department. The resolution aims to improve the treatment of children in these difficult situations by ensuring they are provided with dignity and hope through appropriate means of transporting their belongings.