HB 1196: INSURANCE/HEALTH: Provides relative to coverage of colorectal cancer screening, colonoscopies, and associated preventive services (EN NO IMPACT See Note) - Louisiana

HB1196 Original → HB1196 Act 713 · 3 edits

MINOR

This bill amends the definition of 'routine colorectal cancer screening' to ensure that any subsequent colonoscopy recommended after an initial screening is also classified as a screening service, regardless of whether polyps or other tissue are removed. This change clarifies that follow-up procedures based on initial findings remain covered under preventive screening benefits rather than being treated as diagnostic or therapeutic services.

Scope change

The bill expands the scope of covered services by explicitly including follow-up colonoscopies resulting from initial screening findings within the definition of routine screening.

DEFINITION

Removed the provision stating that a subsequent colonoscopy recommended after findings from a routine screening would be considered a routine screening, replacing it with a more specific clause that ties this classification to recommendations identified in the American Cancer Society or National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines.

REQUIREMENT

Deleted the sentence stating that any subsequent colonoscopy recommended by a healthcare provider as a result of findings from a routine colorectal cancer screening shall be considered a routine colorectal cancer screening.

Added a new provision stating that any subsequent colonoscopy recommended by a healthcare provider as a result of findings from a routine colorectal cancer screening shall be considered a routine colorectal cancer screening if provided in accordance with the recommendations identified in Paragraph (1) of this Subsection.

HB1196 Enrolled → HB1196 Original · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was converted from an enrolled version to an original draft, which added a legislative digest explaining the law's purpose and reorganized the text to include a title describing the coverage of colorectal cancer screening. The substantive legal requirements for insurance coverage and the definition of screening services remain unchanged.

Scope change

The bill's scope and applicability are unchanged; the text was reformatted to include a digest and title.

TECHNICAL

Added a title and legislative digest to the original draft to explain the bill's purpose and provide context.

Added a page header with a bill number (HLS 26RS-2141) and session details.

Removed the 'ENROLLED' header and the signatures of the Speaker, President, and Governor found in the enrolled version.

Reordered the text to place the digest and title before the main body of the act.

HB1196 Reengrossed → HB1196 Enrolled · 3 edits · May 27, 2026

MINOR

The bill transitioned from a House reengrossed version to the final enrolled version, removing internal legislative notes, digests, and amendment summaries while retaining the core policy. The substantive legal text remains unchanged, continuing to mandate health insurance coverage for colorectal cancer screenings, including colonoscopies where polyps are removed, and ensuring follow-up screenings are also covered.

Scope change

No change in the bill's scope or applicability; the text of the law itself is identical between the two versions.

TECHNICAL

Removed internal legislative metadata including the House digest, abstract, amendment summaries, and page headers used for tracking the bill's progress.

Deleted the 'REENGROSSED' designation and replaced it with 'ENROLLED', indicating the bill has passed both chambers and is ready for the Governor's signature.

Adjusted line numbers and formatting to reflect the final version of the bill as it will appear in the official statutes.

HB1196 Engrossed → HB1196 Reengrossed · 3 edits · May 18, 2026

MINOR

The bill was reengrossed to clarify that health insurance coverage for routine colorectal cancer screening applies only when the screening follows specific clinical recommendations. This change ensures that the definition of 'routine screening' is strictly tied to established medical guidelines rather than being applied broadly to any screening procedure.

Scope change

The scope of coverage eligibility was narrowed to require adherence to specific clinical recommendations.

ELIGIBILITY

Added a requirement that routine colorectal cancer screening must be provided in accordance with the clinical recommendations referenced in existing law to qualify for insurance coverage.

DEFINITION

Removed language stating that a subsequent colonoscopy is a screening service regardless of whether tissue was excised, and removed the clause allowing subsequent colonoscopies to be considered routine screening if recommended by a provider.

TECHNICAL

Added a summary of amendments adopted by the House Floor, noting the specification of clinical recommendations and technical changes.

INSURANCE/HEALTH: Provides relative to coverage of colorectal cancer screening, colonoscopies, and associated preventive services (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

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