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 Cathy
Wells.
DIGEST
SB 104 Reengrossed 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. Prohibits outpatient abortion
facility from requiring 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.
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.
Senate Floor Amendments to engrossed bill
1. Prohibits outpatient abortion facilities from requiring 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.