The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument, were prepared by Amanda Trapp.
DIGEST
SB 487 Engrossed 2024 Regular Session Cathey
Proposed law provides that if a hospital conducts a urine drug screening on a minor for a suspected
opioid overdose, the screening shall include testing for fentanyl.
Proposed law requires the hospital to report any screening conducted pursuant to proposed law that
detects fentanyl to the Louisiana Department of Health.
Effective August 1, 2024.
(Adds R.S. 40:978.2.2)
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Committee Amendments Proposed by Senate Committee on Health and Welfare to the
original bill
1. Limits the required screenings to apply to minors being treated for a suspected opioid
overdose.
2. Removes provisions relative to exemptions and liability of liability.