DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute part of the law
or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HCR 165 Original 2015 Regular Session Hunter
Directs the Dept. of Health and Hospitals to require by rule that an obstetrician either be on the
premises of each free-standing birthing center during the operating hours of the birthing center or
be on call for the center during those times; and that each obstetrician who staffs a free-standing
birthing center, whether as an employee or a contractor, shall possess an unrestricted license to
practice medicine and active admitting privileges at a hospital that is located not further than thirty
miles from the birthing center.