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LA HB742
Bill
Status
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Beryl Amedee
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AI Summary
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Repeals the immunization requirement for eligibility in the Family Independence Temporary Assistance Program (FITAP) and Medicaid, which was enacted by Act No. 478 of the 2025 Regular Session
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Current law requires recipients under 18 and their dependents under 18 to provide proof of immunization against vaccine-preventable diseases or show an immunization program is in progress
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Current law suspends public assistance benefits for failure to comply with immunization requirements after written notice
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Directs the Department of Children and Family Services and Louisiana Department of Health to amend or repeal any rules, policies, or procedures inconsistent with this repeal
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Effective upon signature by the governor or upon expiration of the time for bills to become law without signature
Legislative Description
Provides relative to certain eligibility requirements for certain public assistance programs
HEALTH/LDH
Last Action
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Health and Welfare.
3/9/2026