SB405

Provides for a statewide quality oversight initiative for nursing facilities. (8/1/26) (EN GF EX See Note)

Complete·6/9/26

Louisiana SB405 establishes a quality oversight initiative for nursing facilities with a one-star rating.

Louisiana SB405 enacts the Nursing Home Choice Act, which mandates that nursing homes with a one-star rating must notify potential residents and placing entities of the rating before placement. The act requires the nursing home administrator to submit a remediation plan to the Louisiana Department of Health within 30 days of receiving the rating. The plan must include specific, measurable targets for improving health inspections, staffing, and quality.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

95 Yea

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0 Nay

10 Absent

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Calendar

May 6

10:00 AM

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare

Apr 22

9:00 AM

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare

History

Jun 9

Senate

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 896.

Jun 9

Senate

Effective date 8/1/2026.

Jun 1

Senate

Sent to the Governor by the Secretary of the Senate.