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 Engrossed 2015 Regular Session Hunter
Directs the Dept. of Health and Hospitals to consider requiring by rule that an obstetrician either be
on the premises of each free-standing birthing center during the operating hours of the 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, possess an unrestricted license to practice
medicine and active admitting privileges at a hospital that is located not further than 30 miles from
the birthing center.
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Health and Welfare to the
original bill:
1. Revise language directing the Dept. of Health and Hospitals to implement certain
requirements for free-standing birthing centers to direct instead that the department
consider implementing such requirements.