The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument, were prepared by Senate Legislative Services. The keyword,
summary, 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)]
DIGEST
SB 174 Original 2025 Regular Session Jackson-Andrews
Present law requires a physician who attends a pregnant woman for conditions relating to pregnancy
to offer to take a blood sample at the time of her first examination, during her third trimester, and
during labor or delivery to test for HIV and syphilis. Present law further requires the physician to
take the blood sample if the woman does not object.
Present law provides for circumstances in which the attending physician is not required to offer the
HIV and syphilis screening.
Proposed law requires the physician or authorized medical professional to order the blood sample
at the designated intervals and to notify the woman that the testing will be performed.
Proposed law provides that consent is implied unless the woman declines the testing.
Effective upon signature of the governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Amends R.S. 40:1121.21)