DIGEST
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HB 381 Original 2015 Regular Session Jackson
Abstract: Establishes an exemption to the behavioral health services provider licensure requirement
for providers operating for the sole purpose of furnishing substance abuse or mental health
treatment services to specialty courts certified by the La. Supreme Court.
Present law requires behavioral health services providers to be licensed by the Dept. of Health and
Hospitals.
Proposed law retains present law but adds an exemption for providers operating for the sole purpose
of furnishing substance abuse or mental health services to courts certified by the La. Supreme Court
as specialty courts.
Effective upon signature of governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Adds R.S. 40:2154(18))