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LA HB962

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Dustin Miller

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes nurse practitioners and advanced practice registered nurses to administer reconstituted medications for intravenous therapy when operating within their scope of practice
  • Requires that reconstituted medications be used in accordance with the medication's labeling instructions
  • Specifies that reconstituting medications as described in the bill is not considered compounding (which would trigger stricter pharmacy regulations)
  • Amends R.S. 37:933 to add this authorization alongside existing provisions allowing certain nurses in public health clinics to distribute medications for STD treatment and pregnancy prevention

Legislative Description

Provides relative to reconstitution of medications for intravenous therapy

NURSES

Last Action

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

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Health and Welfare3/11/2026

Full Bill Text

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