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LA SB21

LA SB21
Adds veterinarians and veterinary clinics to the definitions of "healthcare professional" and "healthcare facility" for purposes of certain assault and battery offenses. (8/1/25) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

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Introduced
03/28/2025
In Committee
05/14/2025
Crossed Over
04/22/2025
Passed
06/04/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/04/2025

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S. 14:34.8(B)(3) and 40.9(B)(3), relative to assault and battery; to add veterinarians and veterinary clinics to the definitions of "healthcare professional" and "healthcare facility" for purposes of battery of emergency room personnel, emergency services personnel, or a healthcare professional and unlawful disruption of the operation of a healthcare facility; and to provide for related matters.

AI Summary

This bill amends Louisiana state law to expand legal protections for veterinarians and veterinary staff by adding them to existing definitions related to assault and battery offenses. Specifically, the bill modifies two sections of law: R.S. 14:34.8 and R.S. 14:40.9, which deal with battery against healthcare personnel and disruption of healthcare facility operations. The changes add "veterinarian" and "veterinary staff" to the definition of "healthcare professional" and include "veterinary clinic" in the definition of "healthcare facility". This means that assaults or disruptive actions against veterinarians, veterinary staff, or within veterinary clinics would now be subject to the same legal penalties as similar offenses committed against other healthcare professionals and in other healthcare settings. The bill aims to provide veterinary professionals with enhanced legal protections, recognizing their important role in healthcare and public service. The changes will take effect on August 1, 2025.

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Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Effective date 8/1/2025. (on 06/04/2025)

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=25rs&b=SB21&sbi=y 03/28/2025
Analysis - Resume Digest for SB21 https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1426510 07/01/2025
BillText https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1422207 06/05/2025
Fiscal Note - SB21 Enrolled https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1418735 05/28/2025
BillText https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1418332 05/27/2025
Fiscal Note - SB21 Engrossed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1406196 04/17/2025
BillText https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1405683 04/16/2025
Analysis - Digest of SB21 Engrossed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1406159 04/16/2025
Senate Committee Amendment #467 JUDC Draft https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1405266 04/15/2025
Senate Committee Amendment #472 JUDC Proposed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1405316 04/15/2025
Fiscal Note - SB21 Original https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1404740 04/07/2025
BillText https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1399524 03/28/2025
Analysis - Digest of SB21 Original https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1399525 03/28/2025
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