DIGEST
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legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute part of the law
or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HR 202 Original 2022 Regular Session Newell
Declares racism a public health crisis and requests the governor to urge state departments to continue
reviewing policies and procedures concerning racial inequality, to identify and eradicate implicit and
explicit racial bias, and to develop policies and procedures that build racial equity.