The 2023 Regular Session of the Louisiana began at 12 noon on Monday, April 10, and must adjourn sine die no later than 6 p.m. on Monday, June 10. The LAFP Board of Directors and Legislative and Advocacy Committee recently met and reviewed all of the bills that have been filed. Over 800 bills were introduced, with the LAFP following 59 House bills and 19 Senate bills. The primary healthcare concern will revolve around the expansion of scope for allied healthcare groups. We will continue to follow all concerns with diligence and vigor. Click here to view the full LAFP tracking list.
What's Happening This Week
Senate Education
Monday, May 29, 2023 1:00 PM Committee Room E
| Bill # | Author | Description | Position |
| HB 289 |
Ivey | Provides relative to organ donation instruction in public high schools | (For) |
Senate Finance
Monday, May 29, 2023 10:00 AM Committee Room A/B
| Bill # | Author | Description | Position |
| HB 69 |
Marino | Provides for the screening and diagnosis of students with respect to dyslexia | (Neutral Monitor) |
| HB 186 |
Davis | Provides relative to health insurance coverage for standard fertility preservation services | (For) |
House Appropriations
Tuesday, May 30, 2023 9:30 AM Committee Room 5
| Bill # | Author | Description | Position |
| SB 12 |
Fields | Requires an automated external defibrillator on the premises of all educational institutions and at sponsored athletic events | (For) |
House Administration of Criminal Justice
Wednesday, May 31, 2023 9:00 AM Committee Room 6
| Bill # | Author | Description | Position |
| SB 94 |
Kleinpeter | Adds certain substances to the Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substance Law |
(Neutral Monitor) |
House Health & Welfare
Wednesday, May 31, 2023 10:00 AM Committee Room 5
| Bill # | Author | Description | Position |
| HCR 114 |
Cox | Requests the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners to study the potential outcomes of allowing sanctioned physicians to practice under supervision and its impact on the physician shortage | (Neutral Monitor) |
| HR 173 | Butler | Directs the La. Dept. of Health to report statistics on abuse and neglect in certain Medicaid programs | (Neutral Monitor) |
Wednesday, May 31, 2023 10:30 AM (note time change) Committee Room 2
| Bill # | Author | Description | Position |
| SB 104 | Stine | Provides for health insurance coverage of genetic testing for diseases and other medical conditions | (Neutral Monitor) |
We need YOUR help to be successful this Session!
We have provided a checklist of items to complete before Session starts that will help us in protecting your profession.
- Find out who your legislators are.
Click here to find your legislators and get into contact with them before Session.
- Verify and update your Voter Voice information.
Voter Voice is an essential way to let your voice be heard during Session. Having the correct information ensures that we are reaching as many members as possible and keeps members up-to-date on important issues. Click here to familiarize yourself with upcoming Session concerns and the types of messages we will push through Voter Voice.
- Use Twitter to follow @lafp_familydocs, your legislators, and the hashtag #LALeg to keep up with the conversations during Session.
- Contribute to LaFamPac.
