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LA SB43

LA SB43
Provides relative to psychedelic-assisted therapy. (8/1/26) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)


summary

Introduced
02/12/2026
In Committee
04/28/2026
Crossed Over
04/20/2026
Passed
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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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26rs&b=SB43&sbi=y 02/12/2026
Fiscal Note - SB43 Enrolled https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1479482 06/01/2026
BillText https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1479374 06/01/2026
Analysis - Digest of CCRSB43 SCOTTA 4043 Proposed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1476194 05/25/2026
Analysis - Summary of House Amendments to SB43 https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1470394 05/11/2026
Fiscal Note - SB43 ReEngrossed With House Floor Amendments https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1470535 05/08/2026
House Floor Amendment #5236 Riser Adopted https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1470117 05/07/2026
Fiscal Note - SB43 ReEngrossed With House Cmte Amendments https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1468030 05/01/2026
House Committee Amendment #4647 H&W Proposed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1466899 04/28/2026
Analysis - House Committee Redigest of SB43 https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1466901 04/28/2026
House Committee Amendment #4609 H&W Draft https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1466583 04/28/2026
Fiscal Note - SB43 ReEngrossed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1466533 04/27/2026
BillText https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1463128 04/15/2026
Senate Floor Amendment #2044 McMath Adopted https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1461857 04/15/2026
Analysis - Digest of SB43 Reengrossed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1463207 04/15/2026
Fiscal Note - SB43 Engrossed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1458911 04/06/2026
BillText https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1453913 03/30/2026
Analysis - Digest of SB43 Engrossed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1456453 03/30/2026
Senate Committee Amendment #1132 H&W Draft https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1452293 03/25/2026
Senate Committee Amendment #1313 H&W Proposed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1453813 03/25/2026
Fiscal Note - SB43 Original https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1452277 03/22/2026
BillText https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1438282 02/12/2026
Analysis - Digest of SB43 Original https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1438283 02/12/2026
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