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Representative Chenniver (sponsor) and Representative Canavero presented an amended set that merged previously considered substantive changes and added language clarifying definitions of abuse and neglect, informed consent and exceptions that allow minors to consent under specified circumstances. The amendment set also added a statutory protection that a health care facility or licensed provider “shall not incur civil or criminal liability” for treating a minor in accordance with the bill’s provisions.

Committee members and stakeholders questioned how the changes would affect post-secondary students, custodial determinations and mandatory reporting. Representative Spell and others asked who would determine whether a minor is “exhibiting signs of abuse or neglect”; sponsors said the provider at the point of contact would do that assessment and that the bill preserves existing mandatory-reporting obligations. Representative Chenniver said he would continue discussions with stakeholders and legal counsel between committee and the floor to address outstanding concerns.

Outcome: Representative Stagney moved to report HB 400 favorable with the amended set (amendment set 2740, seven amendments); the motion carried with no recorded objections. Committee members asked sponsors to continue working with hospitals, child-welfare stakeholders and legal counsel before the House floor vote.

Next steps: Sponsors and staff pledged to refine definitions and limits on parental access to records, guardianship language and exceptions for minors already in postsecondary education prior to floor consideration.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","House Health & Welfare May 14, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","After extensive amendment and debate, the committee reported HB 400 favorable with amendments that revise minors' consent language, provide exceptions, require parental access to medical records and add protections for providers; sponsors said they will continue negotiations before the floor.","taxTitle","2025 Legislature LA, Louisiana","taxId",78558,"location","Louisiana","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6057569,"Committee approves fee changes for Department of Health, adds fees for therapeutic marijuana retailers",498,2401000,2899000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3300282-6aeb878a9237adf9622155586892b472&start=2401&end=2899","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3300282-6aeb878a9237adf9622155586892b472/thumbnail_2401000.jpg","/articles/6057569/Louisiana/Committee-approves-fee-changes-for-Department-of-Health-adds-fees-for-therapeutic-marijuana-retailers","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6057569-b6e88a458428bcd5ca076e7187e32249/orig.mp4?Expires=1770436074&Signature=NVfsTYjIkQU76XBFD9DzEPTbL6oP1q1pZ8AZiXsrpLva65KR9wZqum0GsCSaJkiiNe0ufh1TXBO5Szhvr6y1UXOGP6gZ5fyg0K8exG~4Ed2-CDXvvTGPbxZdpWyxIDZ3g5Rm0ZEDyUXcNNmnS8ETG4BVvWwvfwww4wx1aUtTYoo9zcOeDCSPDZ7KSmO5ezOKJ6s8Zc9TxCEtRS9RPVMGFccVfn0SVRFhVlRJqh-rhR8m2ZXMXxbLzOVGMqQkKOlfQFuhPESyJbt8sL0TDExgqBb0oBvJmkgPt9egTZpqY8c-fM7kNQ5PxiS4~ws4-nxjVJKoe5OivLTZDWnn0OVSHQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The House Committee on Health and Welfare adopted amendments May 14 to HB 661 and related language to update fees collected by the Louisiana Department of Health, including establishing fees tied to therapeutic marijuana retail permits and other public-health services.

Chairman Miller described the package as a fee bill to modernize outdated charges and help Office of Public Health programs become more self-sustaining. LDH witness Tanya Joyner said several fees have not been updated for years and the department seeks “self-generated fees so that the programs within this office can fund themselves.” The department estimate for the new medical-marijuana retail permit fee would generate about $225,000 under the fee levels discussed, Dr. Pete Krogan testified, but he warned that the level would not support a fully staffed program without additional resources.

The amendment set added an export and free-sale certificate fee (estimated to generate roughly $45,000 to cover printing, notarization and staff time), vendor fees at events, sewage fees and plan-review fees for facility projects. The committee adopted an amendment establishing a fee for licensed retail permit holders authorized to sell therapeutic-recommended marijuana; sponsors said that amendment followed industry and department negotiation.

Outcome: Representative Stagney moved to report HB 661 favorable with amendments; the committee adopted the amendments and reported the bill favorable. LDH witnesses said fee revenue will fund program operations and that the department will only be able to provide services at a level consistent with revenue collected.

What’s next: The department and industry representatives said they will continue technical work to match fee levels to program needs before the bills reach the House floor.","Members adopted amendments setting vendor and export-certificate fees, establishing fees related to medical marijuana retail permits and other LDH permitting and plan-review fees; department officials said the amendments align fees with program costs.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6057575,"Committee adopts measures to expand trauma-informed care and protocols for SANE nurses and human-trafficking victims",856,1538000,2394000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3300282-6aeb878a9237adf9622155586892b472&start=1538&end=2394","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3300282-6aeb878a9237adf9622155586892b472/thumbnail_1538000.jpg","/articles/6057575/Louisiana/Committee-adopts-measures-to-expand-trauma-informed-care-and-protocols-for-SANE-nurses-and-human-trafficking-victims","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6057575-762c57581a70323e892c2f2aae449f35/orig.mp4?Expires=1770436074&Signature=Z5uHP88kD7gWditmIx7r0i8l3Nq7bWgK78cr4uCdwTcU3L0gGpmotxb4USOxis8Xpe8pQsMyEGDBLOCDWbWBm9FXe3us7It-XypABT669KxDJwKY2d07foHxt3ksHS~K4rjTn-dbXNKWG8wv6fLcNz3TAk~QaiRstTzhY0RY07yZJ3AvHxq1~V8md-bWcFVkEQ59jRq8bCJp23qMEYM~9clKSCd5gZVe4MEPm~m-Q0Wgx0ztMz6-ajjlyrX5QEOl9jJAvg02u~~Xbh3X-RIAXaRG5lpVg8zapVYpVyjS~QnV7dkT7jnE0T3hceEYS5ZC1jKIjDFPEJt5HYM4Aw6EcA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The House Committee on Health and Welfare on May 14 adopted amendments and reported favorable bills aimed at improving forensic medical exams and emergency responses for victims of human trafficking and ****** assault.

Representative Miller presented HB 359, which the committee amended to remove aggressive involuntary-hold language and instead require emergency department physicians to consult certified sexual assault nurse examiners (SANE) when trafficking is suspected and to participate in a task force to develop model emergency-department protocols. “There is roughly just over 50 people in the state of Louisiana who are certified as SANE…there's roughly about 30 of them that are practicing,” Monica Taylor, director of the Governor’s Office of Human Trafficking Prevention, told the committee.

Members also considered HB 531, which requires healthcare facilities to offer forensic medical examinations to ****** assault survivors and, in amendments, directs the Louisiana Legislative Auditor to conduct audits of SANE programs, regional plans and funding for forensic services. Representative Travis Johnson said the audit will provide data to determine funding needs and make services more uniform.

Committee discussion acknowledged workforce shortages and funding gaps. Taylor said payment rules affect provider availability: SANE examiners typically get paid through crime victim reparations only when they perform exams, which limits capacity. Mindy Escuday, a SANE coordinator, urged that SANE programs be included in planning and warned against unfunded mandates: “We just ask that we're at the table when these conversations are heard because we function very differently than most states.”

Outcomes: The committee adopted the amendment set for HB 359 and reported the bill favorable; Representative Fisher moved HB 359 with amendments and the committee recorded no objections. HB 531 was also reported favorable with amendments directing the Legislative Auditor to audit SANE programs and regional plans. Sponsor and administration witnesses said the measures create a collaborative, regional approach rather than new compulsory reporting obligations.

Next steps: Sponsors said they will work with stakeholders to use audit results and the task force findings to identify funding and workforce solutions.","The committee adopted amendments creating a task force and requiring regional protocol updates so emergency departments can better identify and treat victims of human trafficking and improve access to forensic medical exams; members also approved an audit of SANE programs.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6057580,"House committee backs bill to change composition of Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners",1276,144000,1420000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3300282-6aeb878a9237adf9622155586892b472&start=144&end=1420","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3300282-6aeb878a9237adf9622155586892b472/thumbnail_144000.jpg","/articles/6057580/Louisiana/House-committee-backs-bill-to-change-composition-of-Louisiana-State-Board-of-Medical-Examiners","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6057580-cfe2167c51460948f6f0b1fdbb126c83/orig.mp4?Expires=1770436074&Signature=itPDtUDtQO0bDHqaJDil3o~rCTd~L~r1ZdCcaSF93g9Sa9ejyIytBT3p4zjwPd41TraYGIXg0Jx2RwNVPeHx1OzLCzwA4uQgvoAAULuUDBBpeDP-NpVIuyE9STlv32iugOM62K~ONy08msksK-fcBwAR06XyotvQXBZVvhtlv-Ed~RXNroYpMIeeQ9~4StQwavHkIXBPO~c5d2tJV~bUNAySjESkHiFkepm5fpz20kPRYkERZbLFesmOB388zuW2WQJEm4SYzVaspqdMm2e74q1JSVQ2Wx5TLi8OcxYMaDnbAEmY9dC9L1-v1oYFNzGxT-roO0ki8C2vwKaubuWEWg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The House Committee on Health and Welfare voted May 14 to report House Bill 138 favorable with amendments after members debated changes to how the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners is composed and appointed.

The bill, presented by Representative Egan on behalf of sponsor Representative DeWitt, would increase the board from 10 to 11 voting members, require a member selected from a list submitted by the Louisiana Academy of Physician Assistants, and realign membership so appointments reflect the state's nine Medicaid districts. “The Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners will consist of 11 voting members, all appointed by the governor, and that's 1 of the essential changes and subject to senate confirmation,” Surgeon General Ralph Abraham told the committee.

Committee discussion focused on who should nominate members and whether physician groups should keep a formal nominating role. Doctor Collotta, speaking for the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners, described the board’s current composition as nine physicians and one public member and said certain physician groups presently nominate slots. “Right now the board is composed of 9 physicians and 1 public member,” Collotta said. Representative Stagney asked for more time to let medical societies review a recently filed amendment, noting the amendment “is a radical change on how the medical board is appointed.”

Supporters said the change would broaden geographic representation. Abraham said appointing members from each Medicaid district would “provide much better representation for the citizens of Louisiana and for the physicians of the state.” Opponents cautioned that replacing existing nomination pathways could eliminate professional input into appointments; Rep. Barroque asked whether physicians would still “have any input at all” and was told appointments would be made by the governor.

Outcome: Representative Echols moved to report HB 138 favorable with amendments; the committee recorded no objections and the bill was reported favorable. The committee record shows the sponsor and administration are willing to work with physician groups between committee and the House floor.

What’s next: HB 138 was reported out of committee; supporters said they will consider additional language on nomination processes before the full House vote.","The House Committee on Health and Welfare voted to report HB 138 favorable with amendments after debate on shifting appointment authority, adding one board seat and requiring geographic representation from Medicaid districts.","actionData","errors"]

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Panel clears amended bill tightening parental consent for minors' medical procedures

Committee approves fee changes for Department of Health, adds fees for therapeutic marijuana retailers

Committee adopts measures to expand trauma-informed care and protocols for SANE nurses and human-trafficking victims

House committee backs bill to change composition of Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners