Louisiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Louisiana HB1154: INSURANCE: Prohibits prior authorizations requirements for certain generic medications prescribed by qualified physicians (EN NO IMPACT GF EX See Note)
Status: Signed into law, June 2, 2026
What the bill says
An act To enact R.S. 22:1060.1(9) through (12), 1060.9 and R.S. 46:153.3.3, relative to prior authorizations for medications: to provide for requirements for certain generic medications prescribed by qualified physicians; to provide for definitions; to require health insurance coverage for medication; to provide for applicability; and to provide for related matters.
From the introduced text:
AN ACT To enact R.S. 22:1060.1(9) through (12), 1060.9 and R.S. 46:153.3.3, relative to prior authorizations for medications: to provide for requirements for certain generic medications prescribed by qualified physicians; to provide for definitions; to require health insurance coverage for medication; to provide for applicability; and to provide for related matters. Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana: Section 1. R.S. 22:1060.1 (9) through (12) and 1060.9 are hereby enacted to read as follows: §1060.1. Definitions As used in this Subpart, the following definitions apply: * * * (9) "Board-certified physician" means a physician licensed to practice medicine in this state who is certified by a member board of the American Board of Medical Specialties or an equivalent certifying body recognized by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners. (10) "Commercial insurer" means any health insurance issuer, health maintenance organization, or other entity that offers a health benefit plan through a policy, contract, or certificate of insurance that covers prescription drugs and is Page 1 of CODING: Words in struck through type are deletions from existing law; words underscored are additions. HLS 26RS-2660 ORIGINAL HB NO. 1154 authorized to provide health insurance coverage in this state, excluding federal, state, or local governmental plans such as Medicaid. (11) "Generic medication" means a drug that is chemically equivalent to a brand-name …
Sponsors
- Glorioso, Brian (R, 90) · primary sponsor
- Amedée, Beryl (R, 51)
- Bayham Jr., Michael (R, 103)
- Berault, Stephanie (R, 76)
- Carter Sr., Wilford (D, 34)
- Chassion, Tehmi (D, 44)
- Chenevert, Emily (R, 66)
- Egan Sr., Peter (R, 74)
- Freiberg, Barbara (R, 70)
- Horton, Dodie (R, 9)
- Miller, Dustin (D, 40)
- Owen, Charles (R, 30)
Latest actions
- : Effective date: See Act.
- : Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 706.
- : Sent to the Governor for executive approval.
- : Signed by the President of the Senate.
- : Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.
- : Received from the Senate without amendments.
- : 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.
- : Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments. Read by title and passed to third reading and final passage.
- : Read by title and referred to the Legislative Bureau.
- : Reported favorably.
Votes
- Senate Vote on HB 1154, FINAL PASSAGE (#1202) (May 25, 2026): 38 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House Vote on HB 1154, FINAL PASSAGE (#866) (May 5, 2026): 101 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HB1154?
- HB1154 is a bill in the Louisiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): INSURANCE: Prohibits prior authorizations requirements for certain generic medications prescribed by qualified physicians (EN NO IMPACT GF EX See Note).
- What does HB1154 do?
- In its own words: An act To enact R.S. 22:1060.1(9) through (12), 1060.9 and R.S. 46:153.3.3, relative to prior authorizations for medications: to provide for requirements for certain generic medications prescribed by qualified physicians; to provide for definitions; to require health insurance coverage for medication; to provide for applicability; and to provide for related matters.
- What is the status of HB1154?
- Signed into law as of June 2, 2026. Latest action: Effective date: See Act. (June 2, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1154?
- Glorioso, Brian (R, 90), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB1154?
- On the Louisiana Legislature website: https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=HB1154
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