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LA HB1041
Bill
Status
4/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jay Galle
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AI Summary
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Prohibits business entities and government entities from denying access to services, employment, education, transportation, or public facilities based on an individual's refusal of vaccines, drugs, tests, or other medical interventions
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Bars schools, daycares, and universities from mandating medical interventions for attendance, employment, or participation in extracurricular activities, though compliance with existing R.S. 17:170 immunization requirements remains acceptable
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Repeals R.S. 17:170(F), which currently allows schools to exclude unimmunized students during disease outbreaks upon recommendation of the office of public health
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Prohibits differential compensation, benefits, or treatment of employees based on their refusal of medical interventions
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Violations may be prosecuted by the attorney general or local prosecutors, with attorney's fees and court costs awarded if a violation is proven
Legislative Description
Prohibits certain entities from prohibiting access based on a person's medical intervention status
HEALTH/MEDICAL TREATMENT
Last Action
Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Health and Welfare.
4/28/2026