Louisiana 2024 2024 Regular Session

Louisiana Senate Bill SB143 Comm Sub / Analysis

                    The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument, were prepared by Amanda Trapp.
DIGEST
SB 143 Original	2024 Regular Session	Barrow
Proposed law requires healthcare providers who provide prenatal and postpartum care to women to
screen for signs and symptoms of hypertension and preeclampsia if, in the provider's professional,
medical judgment, the screening is in the best interest of the patient.
Effective upon signature of the governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Adds 40:1124.1)