The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument, were prepared by Christine Arbo Peck.
DIGEST
SB 376 Engrossed 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 noninterference with existing laws on healthcare directives or any other
legally authorized rights regarding healthcare decisions. Further provides limitation of liability for
hospital, hospital employee, duly authorized agent of the hospital or any consultants or contractors
of the hospital.
Proposed law prohibits the caregiver from receiving compensation.
Effective August 1, 2016.
(Adds R.S. 40:1226.1-1226.7)