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LA SB43
LA SB43Provides relative to psychedelic-assisted therapy. (8/1/26) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)
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Introduced
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
In Committee
04/28/2026
04/28/2026
Crossed Over
04/20/2026
04/20/2026
Passed
06/01/2026
06/01/2026
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To enact Part IX of Chapter 1 of Title 28 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, to
AI Summary
This bill establishes a framework for psychedelic-assisted therapy in Louisiana, defining key terms like "psychedelic medication" (which includes substances like ibogaine, MDMA, and psilocybin) and "psychedelic-assisted therapy" (a treatment involving these medications in a controlled setting with psychotherapy). It creates a Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Initiative within the Department of Health to identify academic health centers conducting clinical studies for conditions such as opioid use disorders and treatment-resistant mental health issues. The bill outlines requirements for these academic health centers, including compliance with federal regulations, obtaining necessary approvals, and implementing detailed protocols for study design, drug administration, and safety monitoring. It also allows these centers to partner with "drug developers" (pharmaceutical or biotechnology companies) to conduct clinical trials for ibogaine and other psychedelic medications, aiming to secure FDA approval for these treatments and potentially generating revenue for the state. The initiative will also explore using opioid settlement funds and other sources to enroll eligible patients in these studies.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (83)
Patrick McMath (R)*,
Roy Adams (D),
Sidney Barthelemy (D),
Adam Bass (R),
Michael Bayham (R),
Stephanie Berault (R),
Beth Billings (R),
Gerald Boudreaux (D),
Delisha Boyd (D),
Chad Boyer (R),
Ken Brass (D),
Reese Broussard (R),
Marcus Bryant (D),
Barbara Carpenter (D),
Gary Carter (D),
Kim Carver (R),
Tehmi Chassion (D),
Emily Chenevert (R),
Heather Cloud (R),
Kimberly Coates (R),
Patrick Connick (R),
Vincent Cox (R),
Raymond Crews (R),
Daryl Deshotel (R),
Jason DeWitt (R),
Kellee Dickerson (R),
Jessica Domangue (R),
Royce Duplessis (D),
Michael Echols (R),
Rick Edmonds (R),
Peter Egan (R),
Mike Fési (R),
Adrian Fisher (D),
Aimee Freeman (D),
Barbara Freiberg (R),
Brian Glorioso (R),
Jimmy Harris (D),
Troy Hebert (R),
Cameron Henry (R),
Chance Henry (R),
Bob Hensgens (R),
Stephanie Hilferty (R),
Dodie Horton (R),
Steven Jackson (D),
Katrina Jackson-Andrews (D),
Samuel Jenkins (D),
Mike Johnson (R),
Tim Kerner (R),
Caleb Kleinpeter (R),
Alonzo Knox (D),
Vanessa LaFleur (D),
Jacob Landry (R),
Jay Luneau (D),
Rodney Lyons (D),
Shane Mack (R),
Dixon McMakin (R),
Michael Melerine (R),
Blake Miguez (R),
Dustin Miller (D),
Gregory Miller (R),
Beth Mizell (R),
Pat Moore (D),
Ed Murray (D),
Brach Myers (R),
Robert Owen (R),
Ed Price (D),
Neil Riser (R),
Paul Sawyer (R),
Rodney Schamerhorn (R),
Alan Seabaugh (R),
Larry Selders (D),
Annie Spell (R),
Vinney St. Blanc (R),
Joe Stagni (R),
Jeremy Stine (R),
Kirk Talbot (R),
Sylvia Taylor (D),
Lauren Ventrella (R),
Joy Walters (D),
William Wheat (R),
Glen Womack (R),
Mark Wright (R),
John Wyble (R),
Last Action
Sent to the Governor by the Secretary of the Senate. (on 06/01/2026)
Bill Topics
Health
- ‐ Drug Abuse, Treatment, and Education
- ‐ Mental Illness, Mental Retardation, and Deinstitutionalization
- ‐ Research and Development
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