SB84

Provides relative to health insurance coverage for prostate cancer screening. (gov sig) (EN +$5,100 SG EX See Note)

Complete·5/22/26

Louisiana SB84 amends health insurance coverage to include prostate cancer screening for men aged 40-49.

Louisiana SB84 modifies existing law to require health insurance coverage for prostate cancer screening for men aged 40-49, in line with guidelines from the National Comprehensive Cancer Network. It also prohibits any out-of-pocket expenses for these screenings. The changes apply to new policies issued after January 1, 2027, and existing policies will convert to comply with these provisions.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

36 Yea

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0 Nay

3 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 11

9:30 AM

Senate Committee on Insurance

History

May 22

Senate

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 352.

May 22

Senate

Effective date 5/22/2026.

May 20

Senate

Sent to the Governor by the Secretary of the Senate.