Louisiana Bills

passed · Louisiana · House Jun 11, 2025

HR 319: COMMENDATIONS: Commends Dr. Brady L. Blade, Sr., on his sixty-four-year achievement as the longest-serving pastor of the same church in Louisiana

This resolution formally commends Dr. Brady L. Blade, Sr., for his 64 years of continuous service as pastor of Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Shreveport, establishing him as Louisiana's longest-serving pastor at the same church. It recognizes his leadership since 1961, surpassing previous records (including Pastor J.D. Grey's 35-year tenure at another church), and highlights his community impact. The resolution is purely ceremonial, expressing the Louisiana House of Representatives' appreciation without creating any new laws, policies, or obligations.

passed · Louisiana · House Jun 11, 2025

HR 316: BANKS/BANKING: Memorializes the United States Congress to stop debanking policies

This Louisiana legislative resolution (HR 316) urges Congress and the former Trump administration to prevent federal regulators from pressuring banks to cut ties with specific industries. It criticizes past actions like "Operation Choke Point" (targeting gun sellers, payday lenders, and crypto businesses) and regulatory "guidance" on climate policy, arguing such pressure harms free-market access to banking. The resolution demands regulators focus solely on financial crime (money laundering, terrorism financing) and avoid using their authority to advance unrelated policy goals. It calls for greater transparency to balance regulatory oversight with fair access to banking services for law-abiding customers. Note: This is a symbolic state resolution, not a federal law.

Topics ✗ Environment ✓ Technology

Roger Wilder (R) · 17 co-sponsors

passed · Louisiana · House Jun 11, 2025

HR 337: INSURANCE/HEALTH: Requests the Department of Insurance to study and issue a report relative to the impact of health insurance coverage mandates on the cost of health insurance

HR 337 is a resolution (not a bill) requesting the Louisiana Department of Insurance to study how state-mandated health coverage requirements affect insurance costs and availability. It directs the Department to analyze mandates enacted since 2016, focusing on their impact on premiums, employer-sponsored plans (especially for small businesses), and overall insurance access in Louisiana. The resolution requires a written report with findings and recommendations to the House Insurance Committee by February 1, 2026. This study specifically addresses mandates requiring coverage for certain treatments, which the resolution notes may discourage small employers (33% offer coverage) from providing insurance. The resolution does not change existing laws but seeks data to inform future policy decisions.

passed both · Louisiana · House Jun 11, 2025

HCR 72: MEDICAID: Memorializes congress and urge the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to increase pay rates for direct care support workers

HCR 72 is a non-binding resolution urging the U.S. Congress and federal health agencies (specifically CMS) to increase Medicaid reimbursement rates for direct care support workers (DCSWs), such as nursing assistants and home health aides. It directly addresses DCSWs who provide essential care to vulnerable populations (elderly, disabled, chronically ill) but face low wages (averaging $9/hour in Louisiana in 2020), leading to staffing shortages. The resolution requests federal action to revise payment structures to improve worker retention and care quality, without creating new law or funding. As a concurrent resolution, it has no legal effect but formally expresses Louisiana’s position to federal leaders.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Labor & Employment

passed · Louisiana · House Jun 11, 2025

HR 345: INSURANCE: Memorializes Congress to establish federal disaster insurance

This resolution (HR 345) is a memorial from Louisiana's House urging Congress to create a federal disaster insurance program covering flooding, tornadoes, fires, and other disasters. It directly affects homeowners and businesses in disaster-prone areas by requesting affordable insurance to cover rebuilding costs, modeled after the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The resolution emphasizes that such insurance would provide financial certainty for insurers and expedite recovery efforts after events like hurricanes or wildfires. It does not create new law but asks Congress to adopt this approach to complement existing disaster relief programs.

Matt Willard (D) · 34 co-sponsors

passed · Louisiana · House Jun 11, 2025

HR 297: HEALTH/SCHOOL CLINICS: Urges and requests the Louisiana Department of Education and the Louisiana Department of Health to jointly study and develop recommendations to ensure the continuity and preservation of school-based health center services if a public school undergoes a change in operational control or governance

HR 297 is a resolution urging Louisiana's Department of Education and Department of Health to jointly study how to maintain school-based health center (SBHC) services during school governance changes, such as charter conversions or management transitions. It directly affects SBHCs, which provide critical health services to students on school campuses, by requiring the departments to develop specific recommendations to prevent service disruptions. Key mechanisms include creating processes for notifying SBHC providers early, preserving facility agreements, drafting protective contract language, and identifying regulatory barriers. The departments must publish these recommendations online by July 2026, ahead of the next legislative session. This resolution does not create new law but directs state agencies to address potential gaps in student health care access during school transitions.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed · Louisiana · House Jun 11, 2025

HR 249: ENERGY PRODUCTION: Creates a task force to study and recommend policies to promote Small Nuclear Reactors in Louisiana

HR 249 creates a task force to study how Louisiana can support small nuclear reactors as an energy source. The task force, including the University of Louisiana at Lafayette's engineering dean and the Public Service Commission chair, will research policies to promote this technology within the state. It does not enact new laws but will recommend specific actions to the legislature. This bill directly affects Louisiana's energy planning and future regulatory approaches. The task force will operate under the state's Natural Resources and Environment Committee.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment

passed · Louisiana · House Jun 11, 2025

HR 314: 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.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed · Louisiana · House Jun 11, 2025

HR 329: PHARMACIES: Urges the attorney general and the Louisiana Department of Insurance to investigate pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) for potential violations of law and to urge and request the legislature to pass legislation prohibiting PBMs from owning or having a financial interest in pharmacies in this state

HR 329 is a resolution (not a binding bill) passed by the Louisiana House urging the Attorney General and Louisiana Department of Insurance to investigate pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) for potential violations of existing laws. It specifically requests that these agencies examine whether PBMs are violating rules by owning or financially benefiting from pharmacies, which critics argue creates conflicts of interest that disadvantage independent pharmacies. The resolution also urges the Louisiana legislature to pass new laws prohibiting PBMs from owning or having financial interests in pharmacies. This would aim to prevent PBMs from steering patients to their own affiliated pharmacies and ensure fair reimbursement practices for all pharmacies. The resolution highlights concerns about rising drug costs, reduced competition, and threats to rural pharmacy access, referencing similar actions taken by other states.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

Dustin Miller (D) · 36 co-sponsors

passed · Louisiana · House Jun 11, 2025

HR 218: MEDICAID: Requests the Louisiana Department of Health to coordinate with stakeholders to develop a healthcare plan for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities

HR 218 is a resolution urging the Louisiana Department of Health to develop a coordinated healthcare plan for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. It requests the creation of an Institutional Special Needs Plan (I-SNP) that would integrate Medicare and Medicaid benefits through partnerships with organizations like the ARC of Louisiana, providing comprehensive services including medical care, behavioral health, vocational support, and specialized care coordination. The resolution does not create new law but formally asks the Department to collaborate with stakeholders and seek federal waivers to implement this unified care model, aiming to reduce fragmented care and improve health outcomes. This request directly affects Louisiana residents with intellectual/developmental disabilities currently receiving services through Medicaid waivers or intermediate care facilities.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed both · Louisiana · House Jun 11, 2025

HCR 73: PHARMACIES: Memorializes the United States Congress to take action relative to the use of pharmacy benefit managers and their impact on the citizens of this state

HCR 73 is a Louisiana legislative resolution urging Congress to regulate pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), which negotiate drug prices and manage prescription coverage for insurers and government programs. It directly affects Louisiana residents - particularly seniors, low-income families, and people with chronic conditions - who face higher costs and limited access due to PBM practices. The resolution requests Congress take specific action, including requiring PBMs to disclose pricing details, pass savings to patients, prevent anti-competitive drug steering, and improve oversight of PBM operations. It does not create new law but seeks to influence federal policy to reduce drug costs and improve access for vulnerable populations.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed · Louisiana · House Jun 11, 2025

HR 313: HEALTH CARE: Memorializes the United States Congress to take action relative to the use of artificial intelligence in health care

This resolution (HR 313) is a formal request from the Louisiana House of Representatives to the U.S. Congress. It urges federal action to ensure artificial intelligence in healthcare supports, rather than replaces, physicians' decision-making. The resolution specifically asks Congress to establish nationwide standards for AI transparency, patient privacy, and ethical use in medical care, while preserving the doctor-patient relationship. It does not create new laws but calls for federal legislation to protect patient safety and professional medical judgment.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Technology

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