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)]
HB 883 Engrossed 2024 Regular Session Phelps
Abstract: Directs the La. Dept. of Health to facilitate an agreement between healthcare providers
and sickle cell associations to communicate patient information.
Present law establishes a registry to record data related to individuals diagnosed with sickle cell
disease in this state.
Present law requires a healthcare provider to provide the La. Dept. of Health with patient date when
an individual is diagnosed with sickle cell disease.
Present law directs the La. Dept. of Health to promulgate rules to govern the collection of data.
Proposed law directs the La. Dept. of Health to facilitate an agreement between healthcare providers
and sickle cell associations to communicate patient information.
Proposed law directs the La. Dept. of Health to utilize existing software to expedite the
communication between healthcare providers and the sickle cell associations.
(Amends R.S. 40:1125.13)
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Health and Welfare to the
original bill:
1. Directs the La. Dept. of Health to facilitate an agreement between healthcare providers
and sickle cell associations to communicate patient information.