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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 130 Original 2025 Regular Session Billings
Abstract: Provides for duties and responsibilities of the office of the state Americans with
Disabilities Act coordinator, provides for certain definitions, and for the return to work
program.
Definitions
Present law provides that for the purposes of present law, "agency" means a department, office,
division, agency, commission, board, committee, or other organizational unit of the executive branch
of state government.
Proposed law adds that the unit of government must have at least 15 employees.
Powers and Duties
Present law provides that the office of the state Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) coordinator
shall have the following functions, powers, and duties relating to the ADA:
(1) To serve as the coordinating body for ADA compliance for all state agencies within the
executive branch of state government.
(2)To provide reports and recommendation to the legislature for the adoption of legislation to
facilitate compliance with the ADA.
(3)To offer subject matter expertise for all matters relating to the ADA.
(4)To conduct general and customized training on ADA topics for state agencies.
(5)To provide informal technical assistance about the ADA to the general public and collaborate
with local ADA support systems.
(6)To increase public awareness of the ADA for the purpose of helping more citizens to
understand the letter and the spirit of the law.
Proposed law retains present law.
Present law additionally requires the ADA coordinator to assist state agencies in updating, strengthening, and enhancing the scope of self-evaluation and transition plans to ensure compliance
with the ADA mandate. Proposed law repeals present law.
Proposed law adds the following functions, powers, and duties:
(1)To provide consultation on state employee accommodations, upon request, including review
of applicable medical documentation.
(2)To administer and ensure compliance by state agencies with the annual plans and reports
required by this Chapter.
(3)To design the transitional return to work program in conjunction with the office of risk
management in accordance with proposed law.
(4)To promulgate rules and regulations in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act
to ensure consistent administration of the ADA and related disability accommodations laws
across state agencies.
Return to Work Program
Present law provides for a return to work program created within the office of risk management.
Provides as the goal of the program the safe and expedient return of state employees with job related
injuries and illnesses to transitional or regular employment. Proposed law retains present law.
Present law additionally provides that one of the components of the program is the transitional
employment program.
Proposed law provides for the transitional return to work program instead of the transitional
employment program.
Present law requires the office of risk management to design the program in conjunction with the
La. Dept. of Civil Service.
Proposed law provides that the program shall be designed by the office of risk management in
conjunction with the office of the state ADA coordinator instead of the La. Dept. of Civil Service.
Provides that program procedures and forms shall be developed and agreed to by both offices.
Present law requires the office of risk management as part of the program to coordinate with state
agencies, boards, and commissions to develop an activity analysis form to be used to communicate
information to physicians making return-to-work decisions concerning state workers.
Proposed law repeals present law.
Effective upon signature of governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action. (Amends R.S. 39:1547(A)(1) and (B) and R.S. 46:2592(1) and 2593)