Louisiana 2024 2024 Regular Session

Louisiana Senate Bill SB239 Comm Sub / Analysis

                    RÉSUMÉ DIGEST
ACT 511 (SB 239) 2024 Regular Session	McMath
New law provides for legislative findings relative to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
New law requires the La. Department of Health to establish an ALS surveillance system and
requires reporting sources to report information on ALS to the office of public health.
New law provides for confidentiality of data reported to the department.
New law provides for exemptions to reporting requirements for children unless the parent
or guardian of the child provides written consent.
New law provides for reporting requirements for the department.
Effective June 10, 2024.
(Adds R.S. 40:31.71-31.74)