Louisiana 2024 2024 Regular Session

Louisiana Senate Bill SB239 Comm Sub / Analysis

                    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 239 Reengrossed 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)
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Senate Floor Amendments to engrossed bill
1. Make technical corrections.