Louisiana HB895: HEALTH/MEDICAL TREATMENT: Provides relative to the treatment of sexual assault survivors by hospitals and healthcare providers (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

What the bill says

An act To amend and reenact R.S. 40:1216.1(A)(2)(e), relative to survivors of sexual assault; to provide for medical treatment by a healthcare provider; to provide for a minimum supply of post-exposure prophylaxis; and to provide for related matters.

From the introduced text:

AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S. 40:1216.1(A)(2)(e), relative to survivors of sexual assault; to provide for medical treatment by a healthcare provider; to provide for a minimum supply of post-exposure prophylaxis; and to provide for related matters. Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana: Section 1. R.S. 40:1216.1(A)(2)(e) is hereby amended and reenacted to read as follows: §1216.1. Procedures for survivors of a sexually oriented criminal offense; immunity; regional plans; maximum allowable costs; definitions; documents requested by victim A. All licensed hospitals and healthcare providers in Louisiana shall offer every sexual assault survivor information to receive the treatment provided for in this Section. A licensed hospital or healthcare provider shall adhere to the following procedures if a person presents for treatment as a sexual assault survivor: * * * (2) All sexual assault survivors shall be examined and treated, without undue delay, in a private space required to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the survivor by a qualified healthcare provider. Examination and treatment, including the forensic medical examination, shall be adapted as necessary to address the unique needs and circumstances of each survivor. All survivors shall be afforded an Page 1 of CODING: Words in struck through type are deletions from existing law; words underscored are additions. HLS 26RS-1088 ORIGINAL HB NO. advocate whose communications are …

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Sponsors

• Boyd, Delisha (D, 102) · primary sponsor
• Chassion, Tehmi (D, 44)

Latest actions

1. June 8, 2026: Effective date: 08/01/2026.
2. June 8, 2026: Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 852.
3. May 28, 2026: Sent to the Governor for executive approval.
4. May 27, 2026: Signed by the President of the Senate.
5. May 27, 2026: Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.
6. May 26, 2026: Received from the Senate without amendments.
7. May 26, 2026: Rules suspended. Read by title, passed by a vote of 38 yeas and 0 nays, and ordered returned to the House. Motion to reconsider tabled.
8. May 25, 2026: Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments. Read by title and passed to third reading and final passage.
9. May 21, 2026: Read by title and referred to the Legislative Bureau.
10. May 20, 2026: Reported favorably.

Votes

• Senate Vote on HB 895, FINAL PASSAGE (#1343) (May 26, 2026): 38 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Vote on HB 895, FINAL PASSAGE (#1091) (May 11, 2026): 95 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB895?

HB895 is a bill in the Louisiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): HEALTH/MEDICAL TREATMENT: Provides relative to the treatment of sexual assault survivors by hospitals and healthcare providers (EN NO IMPACT See Note).

What does HB895 do?

In its own words: An act To amend and reenact R.S. 40:1216.1(A)(2)(e), relative to survivors of sexual assault; to provide for medical treatment by a healthcare provider; to provide for a minimum supply of post-exposure prophylaxis; and to provide for related matters.

What is the status of HB895?

Signed into law as of June 8, 2026. Latest action: Effective date: 08/01/2026. (June 8, 2026).

Who sponsored HB895?

Boyd, Delisha (D, 102), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for HB895?

On the Louisiana Legislature website: https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=HB895