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LA HB554
Bill
Status
2/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Wilford Carter
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AI Summary
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Doubles civil fines for healthcare facility violations across all four classes: Class A (death/serious harm) increases from $2,500 to $5,000 for first violations and $5,000 to $10,000/day for repeats; Class B increases to $2,500/$6,000; Class C to $2,000/$4,000; Class D to $200/$500
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Allows separate penalties for each day a facility delays reporting abuse, neglect, serious injury, or death
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Requires the Louisiana Department of Health to publish an annual report by November 1st detailing penalties assessed, penalties collected, repeat violations, and facilities with three or more deficiencies within 12 months
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Report must be submitted to the David R. Poynter Legislative Library
Legislative Description
Provides relative to civil monetary penalties for violations by healthcare facilities (OR INCREASE SD RV See Note)
HEALTH CARE/PROVIDERS
Last Action
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Health and Welfare.
3/9/2026