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 80 Reengrossed 2022 Regular Session Crews
Directs the La. Dept. of Health to conduct a comprehensive assessment of this state's response and
outcomes with respect to the COVID-19 pandemic. Requires the department to report the findings
of the assessment to the legislative committees on health and welfare no later than 30 days prior to
the convening of the 2023 R.S.
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Health and Welfare to the
original bill:
1. Specify that data on deaths of persons with COVID-19 to be reported are to reflect deaths
of persons with incidental COVID-19.
The House Floor Amendments to the engrossed bill:
1. Change the entity responsible for conducting the assessment from the office of public
health to the office's parent agency, the La. Dept. of Health.
2. Delete a requirement that the entity conducting the assessment consult with any other
state agencies as appropriate to obtain the data and other relevant information necessary
to perform the assessment.
3. Specify that the official recommendations or actions in the state's COVID-19 response
to be examined in the assessment are those that were done through gubernatorial
proclamation or state health officer order.
4. Delete a requirement that the report to result from the assessment include evidence
contraindicating official recommendations and actions in the state's COVID-19 response.
5. Delete a requirement that the assessment feature comparisons of groups studied with
appropriate control groups.