HB895

Provides relative to the treatment of sexual assault survivors by hospitals and healthcare providers (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

Complete·6/8/26

Louisiana HB895 mandates hospitals and healthcare providers to offer sexual assault survivors private examinations and treatment, including a minimum.

Louisiana HB895 amends existing law to ensure that all sexual assault survivors receive examinations and treatment in a private space by qualified healthcare providers. The bill mandates that healthcare providers offer, at minimum, a three-day supply of post-exposure prophylaxis, including emergency contraception and HIV or STI prophylaxis, when medically indicated. The examination and treatment must be adapted to address the unique needs and circumstances of each survivor.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

38 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Absent

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Calendar

May 20

10:00 AM

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare

Apr 1

9:00 AM

House Committee on Health and Welfare

History

Jun 8

House

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 852.

Jun 8

House

Effective date: 08/01/2026.

May 28

House

Sent to the Governor for executive approval.