The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the legislative instrument, were prepared by Amanda Trapp. DIGEST SB 239 Engrossed 2024 Regular Session McMath Proposed law provides for legislative findings relative to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Proposed law requires the Louisiana Department of Health to establish an ALS surveillance system and requires reporting sources to report information on ALS to the office of public health. Proposed law provides for confidentiality of data reported to the department. Proposed law provides for exemptions to reporting requirements for children unless the parent or guardian of the child provides written consent. Proposed law provides for reporting requirements for the department. Effective upon signature of the governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action. (Adds R.S. 40:31.71-31.74)