HB1214

Establishes the office of state health care facilities within the La. Dept. of Health and provides for the administration of certain state healthcare facilities

Final Passage·5/27/26

Establishes the office of state health care facilities within the Louisiana Department of Health to administer certain state healthcare facilities.

Louisiana HB1214 establishes the office of state health care facilities within the Louisiana Department of Health. This office will administer and coordinate several state healthcare facilities, including psychiatric hospitals, developmental centers, and forensic facilities. The office will also be responsible for compliance with state and federal regulations. The bill transfers the responsibilities of certain facilities from other offices within the department.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · 93–0 · May 27
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

93 Yea

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0 Nay

12 Absent

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Calendar

May 6

10:00 AM

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare

History

May 28

House

Sent to the Governor for executive approval.

May 27

House

Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.

May 27

Senate

Signed by the President of the Senate.