HEALTH DEPARTMENT: To urge and request the Louisiana Department of Health to study behavioral health demand and access.

This concurrent resolution asks the Louisiana Department of Health to conduct a comprehensive study on access to behavioral health services across the state. The study will examine current insurance coverage, the availability of training programs for future providers, and strategies to improve care in rural areas. It requires the department to collaborate with various state licensing boards and submit a report with findings and recommendations to the legislature by February 1, 2025.