SB195

Provides relative to the administration of medications. (8/1/26)

Complete·5/15/26

Louisiana SB195 allows EMS practitioners to administer certain medications to patients with rare diseases, chronic illnesses, and special medical.

Louisiana SB195 establishes protocols for licensed emergency medical technicians, advanced technicians, and paramedics to administer patient-carried, time-critical prescription medication to patients with rare diseases, chronic illnesses, and special medical needs. The medication must be intranasal, intravenous, or intramuscular. EMS practitioners can administer these medications at the request of the patient or their family, in accordance with protocols set by the commission.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

97 Yea

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0 Nay

8 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 18

9:00 AM

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare

History

May 15

Senate

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 252.

May 15

Senate

Effective date 8/1/2026.

May 13

Senate

Sent to the Governor by the Secretary of the Senate.