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LA HB541

LA HB541
Establishes a registry for individuals and entities that provide caregiving services (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

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Introduced
04/04/2025
In Committee
06/08/2025
Crossed Over
05/28/2025
Passed
07/01/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
07/01/2025

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT To enact R.S. 40:2120.2(3)(f), (6), and (7) and 2120.8, relative to caregiver registries; to distinguish a caregiver registry from other healthcare service providers; to prohibit certain actions by a caregiver registry; to require caregiver registries to conduct background checks for healthcare providers on the registry; to provide for definitions; and to provide for related matters.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a legal framework for caregiver registries in Louisiana, defining them as entities that facilitate referrals between individuals seeking caregivers and caregivers whose services are not reimbursed by government programs. The bill specifies that caregiver registries are distinct from home health agencies, home- and community-based service providers, and nurse staffing agencies, and imposes several key restrictions on their operations. Specifically, caregiver registries are prohibited from employing, directing, or supervising caregivers, providing clinical oversight, or dictating the terms of care relationships. They are required to provide information about licensed healthcare providers and facilities relevant to caregiving services and must conduct background checks on healthcare providers listed on their registry. The bill also defines caregivers broadly to include registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants, personal care attendants, direct service workers, home health aides, companions, and homemakers. Additionally, caregiver registries are explicitly forbidden from referring or matching caregivers to licensed healthcare facilities, further clarifying their role as a referral service with limited scope and responsibilities.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Effective date: 08/01/2025. (on 07/01/2025)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=25rs&b=HB541&sbi=y
Analysis - Resume Digest for HB541 https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1430178
BillText https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1427700
Fiscal Note - HB541 Enrolled https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1424763
BillText https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1424476
Analysis - Summary of Senate Amendments to HB541 https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1423431
Fiscal Note - HB541 ReEngrossed With Senate Floor Amendments https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1423849
Senate Floor Amendment #3153 McMath Adopted https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1423360
Fiscal Note - HB541 ReEngrossed With Senate Cmte Amendments https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1423199
Senate Committee Amendment #3094 H&W Adopted https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1422682
Analysis - Senate Green Sheet Digest for HB541 https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1422959
Senate Committee Amendment #3034 H&W Draft https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1422473
Senate Committee Amendment #3069 H&W Draft https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1422581
Fiscal Note - HB541 ReEngrossed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1422384
BillText https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1418432
Analysis - Digest of HB541 Reengrossed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1418454
House Floor Amendment #3404 Hilferty Proposed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1417583
Fiscal Note - HB541 Engrossed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1413471
BillText https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1412807
Analysis - Digest of HB541 Engrossed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1412876
Fiscal Note - HB541 Original https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1409289
BillText https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1404247
Analysis - Digest of HB541 Original https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1404260
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