The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument, were prepared by Christine Arbo Peck.
DIGEST
SB 121 Original 2016 Regular Session Colomb
Proposed law establishes the Louisiana Family Caregiver Act. Further provides requirements for
hospitals to give a patient the opportunity to identify a caregiver upon discharge planning. Provides
for notice to the designated caregiver, and provides for hospital instructions to the caregiver and
patient record documentation.
Proposed law provides for rulemaking authority.
Proposed law provides for noninterference with existing laws on healthcare directives or any other
legally authorized rights regarding healthcare decisions.
Effective upon signature of the governor or upon lapse of gubernatorial action.
(Adds R.S. 40:2115.31-2115.37)