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LA SB21

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

William Wheat

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds veterinarians and veterinary staff to the definition of "healthcare professional" under Louisiana's battery law protecting emergency room personnel, emergency services personnel, and healthcare professionals (R.S. 14:34.8)
  • Adds veterinary clinics to the definition of "healthcare facility" under the law prohibiting unlawful disruption of healthcare facility operations (R.S. 14:40.9)
  • Extends existing criminal protections against battery and facility disruption to cover veterinary professionals and their workplaces
  • Effective August 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Adds veterinarians and veterinary clinics to the definitions of "healthcare professional" and "healthcare facility" for purposes of certain assault and battery offenses. (8/1/25) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

CRIME/PUNISHMENT

Last Action

Effective date 8/1/2025.

6/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Administration of Criminal Justice4/23/2025
Judiciary C3/28/2025

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