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LA HB1138
Bill
Status
3/31/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jessica Domangue
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AI Summary
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Healthcare providers must obtain patient consent before posting diagnostic test results indicating a "serious medical condition" to patient portals
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"Serious medical condition" includes conditions that are life-threatening, may significantly alter quality of life, or require immediate/ongoing treatment
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Consent must be obtained only once and remains valid for all future test results unless the patient revokes it in writing
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The consent form must be on a separate page from other documents, written in plain language, and printed in at least 12-point font
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Louisiana Department of Health may promulgate rules to implement these requirements
Legislative Description
Provides for the communication of health information
HEALTH CARE/RECORDS
Last Action
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Health and Welfare.
4/1/2026