Bill
Bill > HB927
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Introduced
02/27/2026
02/27/2026
In Committee
03/09/2026
03/09/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S. 46:153.3, to enact R.S. 46:153.3(D)(2)(a)(xii), and to repeal R.S. 46:153.3(C)(1), relative to the Medicaid Pharmaceutical and Therapeutics Committee; to provide for changes in the committee's composition; to provide for the removal of certain restrictions related to HIV/AIDS medications; and to provide for related matters.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the composition of the Medicaid Pharmaceutical and Therapeutics Committee, which is responsible for reviewing and making recommendations on medications covered by Medicaid, a government health insurance program for low-income individuals. Specifically, it removes a previous restriction related to HIV/AIDS medications and adds one physician or pharmacist from each Medicaid managed care organization to the committee, thereby changing the committee's membership. The bill also repeals a specific provision within the existing law concerning the committee's operations.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
House Committee on Health and Welfare (09:00:00 4/1/2026 Room 5) (on 04/01/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26rs&b=HB927&sbi=y |
| Analysis - Digest of HB927 Original | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1447673 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1447662 |
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