The original instrument was prepared by Carla S. Roberts. The following digest,
which does not constitute a part of the legislative instrument, was prepared by Brandi
Cannon.
DIGEST
SB 104 Engrossed 2022 Regular Session Mizell
Proposed law provides that a patient in an outpatient abortion facility shall be permitted unimpeded,
private, and uncensored communications with persons by telephone. Further provides that if an
outpatient abortion facility requires a patient to forego possession of the patient's mobile phone or
cellular phone as a condition for receiving services or patient access to the facility, the outpatient
abortion facility shall provide telephone access in each procedure room.
Proposed law provides that a violation of proposed law shall be considered a violation of a condition
of licensure and subject to penalty provisions under present law.
Effective upon signature of the governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Adds R.S. 40:2175.8)
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Committee Amendments Proposed by Senate Committee on Health and Welfare to the
original bill
1. Limits applicability to outpatient abortion facilities.
2. Requires facilities to provide telephone access in procedure rooms.
3. Changes the statute citation.