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LA HB288

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/24/2026

Primary Sponsor

Chad Boyer

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the term "miscarriage" to be added in parentheses following "spontaneous abortion" whenever that term appears in medical records or medical billing

  • Applies to entities regulated under the Louisiana Insurance Code (R.S. 22:46.1)

  • Applies broadly to medical documentation under the public health law (R.S. 40:1300.81)

  • Creates new statutory sections rather than amending existing law

Legislative Description

Provides for the use of certain medical terminology in medical documentation

HEALTH CARE/RECORDS

Last Action

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

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Health and Welfare2/24/2026

Full Bill Text

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