HB761

Provides with respect to the advisory board created to recommend new treatments for rare cancers (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

Complete·6/8/26

Louisiana HB761 revises the advisory board for rare cancer treatments, increasing the number of oncologists and changing reporting deadlines.

Louisiana HB761 amends the composition of the advisory board for rare cancer treatments, increasing the number of oncologists specializing in rare cancers. The board, within the Department of Insurance, reviews and provides medical recommendations for new treatments. The chairperson remains the executive director or designee of the Louisiana Cancer Research Center. The board holds quarterly public meetings and must submit written reports to the legislature within forty-five days of each meeting.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

100 Yea

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0 Nay

5 Absent

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Calendar

May 27

12:00 AM

Senate Committee on Insurance

Apr 8

9:00 AM

House Committee on Insurance

History

Jun 8

House

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 832.

Jun 8

House

Effective date: 06/08/2026.

Jun 1

Senate

Signed by the President of the Senate.