HEALTH CARE: Provides with respect to informed consent for medical interventions (OR SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)

HB 629 requires healthcare providers in Louisiana to obtain informed consent before administering any medical treatment, procedure, or vaccination. Providers must provide Vaccine Information Statements (VIS) for vaccines and document patient consent in medical records. The law prohibits discrimination against patients who refuse medical interventions, including job loss, denial of services, or denial of care. It imposes $5,000 penalties per violation on providers who fail to comply, with enforcement handled by the attorney general. This directly affects healthcare facilities, providers, and patients receiving medical care in Louisiana.