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LA HB199

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/18/2026

Primary Sponsor

Dustin Miller

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the moratorium on new nursing facilities and additional nursing facility beds from July 1, 2027 to July 1, 2032

  • The moratorium prevents new nursing homes from being licensed or receiving Medicaid provider certification without first passing a facility need review by the Louisiana Department of Health

  • Amends R.S. 40:2116.1(B)(1) to change only the termination date, retaining all existing exceptions to the moratorium

Legislative Description

Extends moratorium on nursing facilities

NURSING HOMES

Last Action

Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Health and Welfare.

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Health and Welfare2/18/2026

Full Bill Text

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