DRUGS/CONTROLLED: Requests the Louisiana Dept. of Health to review the implementation of existing law and guidance regarding pregnancy-related emergency medications in hospital and acute care settings
This bill asks the Louisiana Department of Health to examine how current laws and guidelines are applied to emergency pregnancy medications in hospitals. The review will specifically look at prescription patterns in different areas of the state and how drug use has changed since the passage of Act No. 246 in 2024. The request involves gathering input from hospital administrators, patients, and their advocates to ensure the regulations are working as intended.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Apr 20, 2026
Last action May 11, 2026
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MODERATE
The bill was amended to remove a requirement for holding advertised public meetings to gather stakeholder input, while simultaneously adding specific criteria to the Department of Health's review process. These changes streamline the public engagement process and ensure the final report addresses specific concerns about geographic prescription patterns and the impact of recent legislation.
Scope change
The bill's scope was narrowed regarding public input methods but expanded regarding the specific content of the required review report.
REQUIREMENT
Removed the mandate to collect stakeholder input from at least two advertised public meetings.
Added a requirement to analyze the over or under prescription of medications in certain geographic areas of the state.
Added a requirement to compare the use of medications before and after the passage of Act No. 246 of the 2024 Regular Session.
Reordered the list of findings the Department of Health must report, placing the analysis of rules and evidence first.
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Committee
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May 6, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported with amendments (10-0).
lower
Apr 21, 2026
Committee
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Health and Welfare.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
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Tehmi Chassion
DDemocratic
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