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)]
HB 496 Reengrossed 2016 Regular Session Jay Morris
Abstract: Requires an acupuncturist's assistant to maintain a relationship with a physician to
provide for referrals and follow-up care.
Present law requires an acupuncturist's assistant to work under the direction, control, and supervision
of a physician and to perform such duties, services, and functions pertaining to acupuncture as
assigned by the supervising physician.
Proposed law changes the requirement for a supervising physician to a requirement for a relationship,
in accordance with rules and regulations promulgated by the La. State Board of Medical Examiners
(LSBME), with a physician who operates a physical practice location in La. to provide for referrals
and follow-up care which may be necessary.
Present law defines "supervising physician" as a physician who exercises supervision and control
over an acupuncturists' assistant when the assistant is engaged in the practice of acupuncture.
Proposed law repeals present law.
(Amends R.S. 37:1358(B); Repeals R.S. 37:1356(9))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The House Floor Amendments to the engrossed bill:
1. Require the relationship with the physician to comply with rules and regulations
promulgated by the LSBME.