The original instrument was prepared by Mary Dozier O'Brien. The following digest,
which does not constitute a part of the legislative instrument, was prepared by Linda
Nugent.
DIGEST
SB 210 Reengrossed 2016 Regular Session Barrow
Present law provides for exceptions relative to facilities operated solely to provide substance abuse
or mental health services to specialty courts.
Proposed law provides that the provisions of this Part shall not be considered to permit the provision
of behavioral health services by persons who are not properly licensed, certified, registered or
credentialed.
Effective upon signature of the governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Amends R.S. 40:2154)
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Committee Amendments Proposed by Senate Committee on Health and Welfare to the
original bill
1. Clarifies that the exception is for a person, not for a facility.
2. Clarifies that the exemption applies to a person that is credentialed.
3. Makes technical corrections.
Senate Floor Amendments to engrossed bill
1. Specifies that the exemption pertains only to the provision of behavioral health
services.
2. Technical amendments.