LA SB174

Requires healthcare providers to offer HIV and syphilis blood tests to pregnant women during their first trimester prenatal visit and again during the third trimester, as well as during labor and delivery

Mandates testing for chlamydia and gonorrhea at the first prenatal visit, with additional third trimester testing if the patient tests positive or the provider deems it necessary

Requires screening of pregnant women for substance use disorder during the first trimester using a validated verbal screening tool aligned with American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists standards

Classifies all testing under this law as medically necessary covered services for health insurers and managed care organizations, prohibiting prior authorization or utilization management requirements

Effective upon governor's signature; applies to licensed physicians, advanced practice registered nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and licensed or certified midwives