HB288

Provides for the use of certain medical terminology in medical documentation (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

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Louisiana HB288 mandates the use of the term "miscarriage" in medical documentation following "spontaneous abortion.

Louisiana HB288 requires entities regulated by the Code to include the term "miscarriage" in parentheses after "spontaneous abortion" in medical documentation, such as medical records or medical billing. This change aims to standardize medical terminology in documentation.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

36 Yea

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0 Nay

3 Absent

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Calendar

May 13

9:30 AM

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare

Apr 1

9:00 AM

House Committee on Health and Welfare

History

May 29

House

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 540.

May 29

House

Effective date: 08/01/2026.

May 26

House

Sent to the Governor for executive approval.