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HB792

Provides relative to the creation of screening procedures for the purpose of testing inmates for certain infectious diseases

Introduced·2/27/26
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Establishes a program for screening inmates for HIV and hepatitis C in Louisiana correctional facilities.

Louisiana HB792 establishes a program for standardized screening procedures for inmates in state correctional facilities to identify infection with HIV and hepatitis C. The Department of Public Safety and Corrections is tasked with implementing this program, which includes prioritizing treatment for certain inmates and ensuring continuity of care for those not initiated on treatment while incarcerated. Inmates may decline participation, and refusal does not affect their status or privileges.

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Where it stands

Current
Administration of Criminal Justice Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Mar 9

House

Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice.

Feb 27

House

Prefiled.

Feb 27

House

Under the rules, provisionally referred to the Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice.