DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 393 Original 2024 Regular Session Lyons
Abstract: Requires the La. Dept. of Health to provide certain support services for individuals with
dementia.
Present law provides that the La. Dept. of Health (LDH) may educate healthcare providers on certain
dementia-related services and care.
Proposed law requires LDH to educate healthcare providers on certain dementia-related services and
care and otherwise retains present law.
Present law provides that the office of public health within LDH may include provisions in its public
health outreach programs that address certain issues relative to dementia.
Proposed law requires the office of public health within LDH to include such provisions and
otherwise retains present law.
(Amends R.S. 40:2200.7.2(A)(intro. para.) and (B)(intro. para.))