DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 541 Engrossed 2023 Regular Session Wheat
Abstract: Designates a provision of law as the "Lane Allen Gottschalck Law".
Present law requires pediatric day health care facilities to install and operate cameras. The facility
is required to provide written notice of the placement of the cameras to staff and parents and develop
provisions and procedures for the capture and retention of video and audio data.
Present law requires facilities to develop procedures to properly disclose video and audio recorded
by the cameras in a manner that protects the privacy of the child.
Proposed law provides that present law (R.S. 40:2193.6) shall be known as the Lane Allen
Gottschalck Law.
(Amends R.S. 40:2193.6(D))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Health and Welfare to the
original bill:
1. Remove the designation of Act. No. 619.
2. Make technical changes.