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LA HB609
Bill
Status
2/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Tehmi Chassion
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AI Summary
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Healthcare providers, facilities, and custodians of health information are prohibited from charging fees for preparation, reproduction, handling, or transmission of medical records when requested by or on behalf of a veteran for disability benefits claims
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The fee exemption applies only to claims submitted to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs
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The exemption is limited to one time per veteran and does not apply to any subsequent medical records requests regardless of purpose
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Healthcare providers may require reasonable documentation establishing veteran status and that the request is connected to a disability benefits claim before applying the exemption
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Adds new subsection R.S. 40:1165.1(D) to Louisiana law
Legislative Description
Provides for the prohibition of fees for health records when requested for the federal and state veterans affairs departments.
HEALTH CARE/RECORDS
Last Action
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Civil Law and Procedure.
3/9/2026