HEALTH CARE: Requests that the Louisiana Department of Health provide information and resources on immunization-preventable diseases and to improve access to immunization services in rural and low-income communities across this state
This resolution (HR 314) urges the Louisiana Department of Health to provide information and resources about preventable diseases like measles and pertussis, and to improve access to immunizations in rural and low-income communities. It specifically targets barriers such as distance to providers, transportation gaps, and healthcare workforce shortages. The resolution requests the department collaborate on practical solutions like mobile clinics and community outreach to help these underserved areas. It does not create new law but formally asks for action to address existing access challenges.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
Jun 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jun 8, 2025
Last action Jun 11, 2025
Maddy AI version diff · 1 comparison
What changed between versions
HR314 Original
→
HR314 Enrolled
·
3 edits
·
Jun 10, 2025
MINOR
The bill was converted from a draft House Resolution to its final Enrolled version, resulting in significant formatting cleanup and the removal of a non-binding legislative digest. The core policy text, including the request for the Department of Health to improve immunization access in rural and low-income areas, remained substantively unchanged. The primary change is the removal of the 'Digest' section, which is an informational summary that does not have legal effect.
TECHNICAL
Removed the 'Digest' section, which is a non-binding informational summary prepared by legislative staff and does not constitute law.
Corrected formatting errors, such as inconsistent line breaks and spacing, to align with standard enrolled bill formatting.
Added the title 'SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES' and updated the header to reflect the 'ENROLLED' status of the bill.
Floor votes · House Jun 10, 2025
How they voted
86–0
Passed · 16 other
Total votes 102
Jun 10, 2025
D
Democratic31
70% Yea
R
Republican71
90% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Jun 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
Read by title, roll called, yeas 88, nays 0. The resolution was adopted.
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Rodney Lyons
DDemocratic
Co
Alonzo Knox
DDemocratic
Co
Tehmi Chassion
DDemocratic
Ask Maddy
·
AI policy assistant
Ask Maddy about HR 314
Scope: LA
Hi! I can help you understand HR 314. What would you like to know?
Try one of these
i
Maddy answers using official bill text and legislative records. Always verify before sharing.
Sources cited inline