HB609

Provides for the exemption of fees for health records when requested for the federal and state veterans affairs departments

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Exempts fees for health records when veterans request them for disability benefits from federal and state veterans affairs departments.

Louisiana HB609 exempts fees for health records when veterans request them for disability benefits from the federal and state veterans affairs departments. The exemption applies only once per veteran and requires healthcare providers to verify veteran status and the connection to a disability benefits claim. This provision aims to assist veterans in obtaining necessary health records for their claims without incurring fees.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

33 Yea

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0 Nay

6 Absent

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Calendar

May 13

9:30 AM

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare

Mar 23

9:30 AM

House Committee on Civil Law and Procedure

History

May 29

House

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 558.

May 29

House

Effective date: 08/01/2026.

May 26

House

Sent to the Governor for executive approval.