The original instrument was prepared by Amanda Trapp. The following digest, which
does not constitute a part of the legislative instrument, was prepared by Dawn
Romero Watson.
DIGEST
SB 142 Reengrossed 2024 Regular Session Barrow
Proposed law provides for legislative intent regarding doulas and doula services.
Proposed law requires the La. Department of Hospitals to mandate doula coverage by the Medicaid
managed care organizations.
Proposed law establishes mandated doula covered services when a managed care organization's
health plan provides maternity services.
Proposed law provides that proposed law should not be construed to preclude a doula from practicing
in Louisiana if they want to forego reimbursement from the Medicaid managed care organization.
Proposed law further provides that the doula must have certain approved registration to opt into the
Medicaid managed care organization's plan.
Proposed law prohibits discriminatory terminology.
Proposed law provides for contract applicability.
Effective August 1, 2024.
(Adds R.S. 46:972.1)
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Senate Floor Amendments to engrossed bill
1. Make technical change.