LA HB531

Bill

LA HB531

Provides for forensic medical examinations of sexual assault survivors

Introduced
04/04/2025

In Committee
06/04/2025

Crossed Over
05/20/2025

Passed
06/11/2025

Dead

Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/11/2025

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment

2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S. 40:1216.1(A)(introductory paragraph) and to enact R.S. 36:702(9), relative to forensic medical examinations of sexual assault survivors; to require a healthcare facility or hospital to offer forensic medical examinations to sexual assault survivors; to provide for powers and duties of the attorney general; to require the Louisiana Legislative Auditor to conduct audits; and to provide for related matters.

AI Summary

This bill amends Louisiana law to improve support for sexual assault survivors by requiring licensed hospitals and healthcare providers to offer information about forensic medical examinations to every sexual assault survivor. The bill also empowers the Attorney General to provide statewide coordination of sexual assault nurse examiners (SANEs), with a specific focus on ensuring these specialized medical professionals are accessible in rural areas. The coordination efforts can be funded through legislative grants or appropriations. Additionally, the bill mandates that the Louisiana Legislative Auditor conduct a comprehensive audit of sexual assault services, including advocacy programs, nurse examiner programs, regional plans, the availability of forensic medical exams, and overall funding for sexual assault services. These provisions aim to enhance the medical and support infrastructure for sexual assault survivors across the state, ensuring they have better access to critical medical care and forensic documentation immediately following an assault.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (23)

Travis Johnson (D)*, Regina Barrow (D), Michael Bayham (R), Stephanie Berault (R), Beth Billings (R), Gerald Boudreaux (D), Rhonda Butler (R), Kim Carver (R), Tehmi Chassion (D), Adrian Fisher (D), Aimee Freeman (D), Barbara Freiberg (R), Dodie Horton (R), Steven Jackson (D), Katrina Jackson-Andrews (D), Denise Marcelle (D), Beth Mizell (R), Pat Moore (D), Ed Price (D), Annie Spell (R), Joy Walters (D), Glen Womack (R), John Wyble (R),

Last Action

Effective date: 08/01/2025. (on 06/11/2025)

Official Document

https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=25rs&b=HB531&sbi=y

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=25rs&b=HB531&sbi=y
Analysis - Resume Digest for HB531	https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1429702
BillText	https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1425603
BillText	https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1422974
Analysis - Summary of Senate Amendments to HB531	https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1423169
Senate Floor Amendment #3049 Mizell Adopted	https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1422494
BillText	https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1414922
House Committee Amendment #2863 H&W Proposed	https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1414885
Analysis - Digest of HB531 Engrossed	https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1415052
House Committee Amendment #2852 H&W Draft	https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1414643
House Committee Amendment #2498 H&W Draft	https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1413065
BillText	https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1404150
Analysis - Digest of HB531 Original	https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1404156

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