Healthcare (Long-Term Care)

HB 199 extends Louisiana's existing ban on new nursing facilities and additional nursing home beds until July 1, 2032, replacing the previous 2027 end date. This moratorium directly affects nursing facility developers, operators seeking to expand capacity, and communities planning new healthcare infrastructure. The bill modifies a specific statute (R.S. 40:2116.1(B)(1)) to set a new termination date, maintaining the current restriction without exceptions. The key change is simply prolonging the existing policy, with no new requirements or funding mechanisms added.

SB 31 extends the pause on building new nursing facilities and adding beds to existing ones in Louisiana until July 1, 2032. This directly affects nursing home operators, developers, and communities seeking new or expanded long-term care capacity. The bill amends Louisiana law to change the moratorium end date from 2027 to 2032, maintaining the current restriction on new facilities and bed additions. The extension applies statewide and has no specified exceptions in the provided text. The bill is currently pending referral to the Health and Welfare Committee.