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LA SR144
Resolution
AI Summary
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Louisiana has only 100 Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE nurses) statewide, with just 53 fully certified, resulting in wait times of 5-6 hours for sexual assault survivors seeking care
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Requests the Louisiana Department of Health and attorney general to work with stakeholders to identify ways to increase SANE nurse numbers and ensure adequate access to services
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Directs assessment of the current annual sexual assault response plan and SANE nurse employment model to identify opportunities for expanded access and sustainability
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Calls for statewide coordination under the attorney general's direction, with specific focus on improving SANE nurse access in rural areas
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Requests the attorney general pursue grant funding to support statewide coordination of sexual assault nurse examiner services
Legislative Description
Requests the Louisiana Department of Health to propose solutions to the SANE nurse shortage.
NURSES
Last Action
Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 6/13/2025.
6/12/2025