RDCSB455 4465 4694
DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
SB 455 Engrossed 2024 Regular Session Barrow
Proposed law prohibits a forensic psychiatric hospital issued an initial license after Aug. 1,
2024 from being located within one thousand feet from a public or private elementary or
secondary school.
Proposed law clarifies that a forensic psychiatric hospital issued an initial license before
Aug. 1, 2024 shall not be required to be located more than 1,000 feet from a public or private
elementary or secondary school.
Proposed law authorizes a local governing authority to establish additional requirements for
the psychiatric facilities in proposed law.
Effective upon signature of governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Adds R.S. 28:26)
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Committee Amendments Proposed by Senate Committee on Health and Welfare to
the original bill
1. Changes the applicable facilities and prohibited locations.
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Health and Welfare to
the engrossed bill:
1. Clarify that a forensic psychiatric hospital issued an initial license before Aug.
1, 2024 shall not be required to be located more than 1,000 feet from a public or
private elementary or secondary school.
2. Make technical changes.
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