HB654

Modifies licensing procedures for nursing facilities

Introduced·2/27/26
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Louisiana HB654 modifies licensing procedures for nursing facilities, focusing on need assessment and application evaluation.

Louisiana HB654 modifies licensing procedures for nursing facilities by directing the Louisiana Department of Health to establish a facility need review process. The bill evaluates applications based on quality rankings, commitment to building or expanding facilities with private rooms and restrooms, and the applicant's experience. It prioritizes applicants owning at least 5% of a Louisiana nursing facility.

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Where it stands

Current
Health and Welfare Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 25

9:00 AM

House Committee on Health and Welfare

History

Mar 9

House

Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Health and Welfare.

Feb 27

House

Prefiled.

Feb 27

House

Under the rules, provisionally referred to the Committee on Health and Welfare.