Healthcare

signed · Louisiana · House Jun 2, 2026

HB 1176: INSURANCE/HEALTH: Requires that Medicare Advantage plans provide insurance coverage for integrative care services (EN SEE FISC NOTE See Note)

This bill requires Medicare Advantage plans to cover integrative care services, directly affecting millions of Americans enrolled in these private insurance options. The legislation mandates that these plans include coverage for such services starting on January 1, 2027, with a later date adjustment to January 1, 2028, as specified in the text amendments. By establishing this new coverage requirement, the bill aims to expand the range of treatments available to Medicare beneficiaries under their existing private plans.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates Medicare Advantage plans to cover integrative care services, expanding access and benefits for beneficiaries.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Medicare

passed · Louisiana · House Jun 3, 2026

HR 324: HEALTH: Requests certain entities to evaluate the use of certain terms related to miscarriage

This Louisiana House resolution asks various medical and coding organizations to review and update terms used to describe miscarriage and pregnancy loss. The bill specifically urges groups like the World Health Organization and the American Medical Association to replace older phrases such as "spontaneous abortion" with language that is more compassionate and less likely to cause confusion or emotional distress. By recommending terms like "early pregnancy loss" or "miscarriage," the resolution aims to ensure that clinical records and billing documents reflect patient preferences while maintaining medical accuracy. This request is based on findings that current terminology can stigmatize women and negatively impact their mental health during a traumatic time.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes compassionate language in healthcare to reduce patient distress and improve communication.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Women's Health

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signed · Louisiana · Senate Jun 2, 2026

SB 501: COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES: Requires public postsecondary education institutions to post information on campuses promoting STI prevention, screening, and treatment to be known as the Campus Awareness Initiative. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG EX)

SB 501, known as the Campus Awareness Initiative, requires public colleges and universities in Louisiana to display specific signs in student health centers. These signs, which must feature the message "Worried about STIs? Just Check!" along with a link to state resources, aim to promote awareness of sexually transmitted infection prevention, screening, and treatment. The Louisiana Department of Health or a designated nonprofit organization is responsible for designing and producing these durable signs, though the department may use donated funds or accept donated signs to cover costs. This bill directly affects public postsecondary institutions and their health services by mandating the placement of these informational displays in patient admission, waiting, and consultation areas.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates public universities to display signs promoting STI prevention, screening, and treatment, directly improving patient access to healthcare information and services.95% confidence

passed · Louisiana · House Apr 10, 2026

HR 104: SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates April 13, 2026, as My Sister's Keeper Day at the state capitol

This bill designates Monday, April 13, 2026, as My Sister's Keeper Day at the Louisiana State Capitol. It formally recognizes the Black Women's Health Imperative and the Southern University and A&M College Chapter of My Sister's Keeper for their work in promoting health equity and leadership among Black women and girls. The resolution does not alter laws or allocate funding but serves as a commemorative gesture to honor these organizations' contributions to wellness and advocacy.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill honors organizations promoting health equity and wellness, aligning with supporting healthcare advocacy goals.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · Louisiana · Senate Apr 1, 2026

SB 498: CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES: Requires the Department of Public Safety and Corrections to provide state inmates housed in local facilities with the same clothing and healthcare they would be provided at a state facility. (8/1/26) (OR +$31,361,677 GF EX See Note)

SB 498 requires the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections to provide state inmates housed in local parish jails with the same clothing and healthcare products they would receive at a state facility. This change directly affects state prisoners currently confined in parish-run correctional institutions by mandating uniform care standards regardless of the facility's location. The bill ensures that these inmates are not denied essential items or medical supplies simply because they are not in a state-run prison.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill mandates equal healthcare and clothing for inmates in local facilities, requiring additional state funding of $31.4M, which increases government spending.85% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates equal healthcare and clothing for state inmates in local facilities, ensuring uniform care standards and protecting inmate rights.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates equal healthcare standards for inmates in local facilities, ensuring they receive the same medical supplies and care as those in state facilities.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections

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signed · Louisiana · House Jun 9, 2026

HB 1160: PHYSICIANS: Provides relative to rural physician licenses

HB 1160 amends the laws governing rural physician licenses by updating specific terminology and clarifying the requirements for obtaining such licenses. The bill modifies the definition of a medical degree and adds language to ensure that licensing determinations are both approved and adopted through established administrative processes. It also changes the conditions under which a physician can be licensed, requiring them to meet a specific set of criteria rather than a single provision. These changes directly affect doctors practicing in rural areas and the state agencies responsible for issuing their medical licenses.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill streamlines rural physician licensing to improve access to care and protect patient rights in underserved areas.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing

signed · Louisiana · House Jun 23, 2026

HB 1249: HEALTH/SCHOOL CLINICS: Provides relative to school-based health center services provided to students (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)

HB 1249 amends the rules governing school-based health centers to ensure their operations align with specific existing provisions within the same legislative section. This change directly affects the administration of health services provided to students by requiring consistency between different parts of the governing text. The bill does not introduce new services or funding but rather clarifies how current regulations should be interpreted and applied. By adding a reference clause, the legislation streamlines the legal framework for these health programs without altering their core functions.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill clarifies and aligns regulations for school-based health centers, ensuring consistent administration of student health services without restricting access or funding.75% confidence

passed · Louisiana · House May 6, 2026

HCR 76: HEALTH CARE: Continues the Health Inequities and Disparities in Rural Areas Task Force

This bill creates the Health Inequities and Disparities in Rural Areas Task Force to study health issues in Louisiana's rural communities and develop strategies to improve care. The task force will be made up of representatives from nursing, medical, hospital, and patient advocacy groups, along with state health officials. Its main duties include identifying causes of health gaps, exploring ways to reduce provider shortages, and studying how technology like telehealth can help rural residents access care. The group must submit a written report to the House and Senate health committees by February 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates a task force to study rural health inequities and develop strategies to improve care and reduce provider shortages.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly studies how technology like telehealth can help address rural health inequities, indicating a supportive stance toward digital health solutions.65% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Telehealth

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introduced · Louisiana · Senate May 11, 2026

SR 97: SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates Monday, April 27, 2026, as Rural Mental Health Day in Louisiana.

This bill designates Monday, April 27, 2026, as Rural Mental Health Day in Louisiana to highlight the importance of mental health care in rural areas. It directly affects mental health providers and organizations like the Louisiana Rural Mental Health Alliance by formally recognizing their work in underserved communities. The resolution serves as a symbolic gesture to honor these groups rather than implementing new laws or funding changes.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill designates a day to highlight mental health care in rural areas, honoring providers and organizations, which aligns with supporting mental health services.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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passed both · Louisiana · House May 28, 2026

HCR 72: HEALTH SERVICES: Memorialize the United States Congress to research treatment methods for Acute Myeloid Leukemia

This bill is a formal request from the Louisiana legislature to the U.S. Congress and federal health agencies to speed up research and clinical trials for Acute Myeloid Leukemia. It does not create new laws or change funding directly but instead asks federal officials to prioritize efforts to develop better treatments for this aggressive blood cancer. The resolution also names these proposed research efforts the "Jonas A. Feeley Act" to honor a recent victim of the disease. Ultimately, the measure serves as a symbolic gesture to advocate for increased federal attention on improving survival rates for patients with this condition.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill requests federal funding and prioritization of research for Acute Myeloid Leukemia treatment, directly advancing healthcare progress.90% confidence

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