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
House Appropriations
Monday, May 22, 2023 9:00 AM Committee Room 5
| Bill # | Author | Description | Position |
| SB 110 |
Talbot | Provides for patient's right to prompt coverage | (For Monitor) |
House Ways & Means
Monday, May 22, 2023 9:00 AM Committee Room 6
| Bill # | Author | Description | Position |
| SB 41 |
Mizell | Establishes a tax credit for certain maternal wellness centers | (Neutral Monitor) |
Senate Finance
Monday, May 22, 2023 9:00 AM Committee Room A/B
| Bill # | Author | Description | Position |
| HB 1 |
Zeringue | Provides for the ordinary operating expenses of state government for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 | (Neutral Monitor) |
| HB 69 | Marino | Provides for the screening and diagnosis of students with respect to dyslexia | (Neutral Monitor) |
House & Governmental Affairs
Wednesday, May 24, 2023 9:00 AM Committee Room 3
| Bill # | Author | Description | Position |
| SB 186 |
Peacock | Provides relative to the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact | (Neutral Monitor) |
House Judiciary
Thursday, May 25, 2023 9:30 AM Committee Room 1
| Bill # | Author | Description | Position |
| SB 187 |
Kleinpeter | Provides relative to cremation of bodies | (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.
