Louisiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Louisiana HB1155: HEALTH CARE/PROVIDERS: Provides for the use of nitrous oxide by physicians during medical procedures
Status: Signed into law, June 1, 2026
What the bill says
An act To enact R.S. 37:1274.2, relative to physicians; to provide for the use of nitrous oxide in certain circumstances; to provide for guidance established by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners; to provide for rules; and to provide for related matters.
From the introduced text:
AN ACT To enact R.S. 37:1274.2, relative to physicians; to provide for the use of nitrous oxide in certain circumstances; to provide for guidance established by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners; to provide for rules; and to provide for related matters. Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana: Section 1. R.S. 37:1274.2 is hereby enacted to read as follows: §1274.2. Nitrous oxide; analgesic A. A physician licensed by the board may use nitrous oxide as an analgesic during minor office surgeries and similar procedures in accordance with guidance and rules as provided by the board. B. The board shall develop guidelines for the safe and effective use of nitrous oxide by physicians and shall not prohibit the use of nitrous oxide in connection with minor office surgeries and similar procedures. Page 1 of CODING: Words in struck through type are deletions from existing law; words underscored are additions. HLS 26RS-1881 ORIGINAL HB NO. 1155 DIGEST The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)] HB 1155 Original 2026 Regular Session Robby Carter Abstract: Provides for the use of nitrous oxide by a physician. Proposed …
Sponsors
- Carter, Robby (D, 72) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Effective date: 08/01/2026.
- : Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 707.
- : 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.
- : Read by title, passed by a vote of 36 yeas and 0 nays, and ordered returned to the House. Motion to reconsider tabled.
- : Called from the Calendar.
- : Read by title and returned to the Calendar, subject to call.
- : Rules suspended.
Votes
- Senate Vote on HB 1155, FINAL PASSAGE (#1477) (May 27, 2026): 36 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House Vote on HB 1155, FINAL PASSAGE (#1095) (May 11, 2026): 99 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HB1155?
- HB1155 is a bill in the Louisiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): HEALTH CARE/PROVIDERS: Provides for the use of nitrous oxide by physicians during medical procedures.
- What does HB1155 do?
- In its own words: An act To enact R.S. 37:1274.2, relative to physicians; to provide for the use of nitrous oxide in certain circumstances; to provide for guidance established by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners; to provide for rules; and to provide for related matters.
- What is the status of HB1155?
- Signed into law as of June 1, 2026. Latest action: Effective date: 08/01/2026. (June 1, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1155?
- Carter, Robby (D, 72).
- Where is the official record for HB1155?
- On the Louisiana Legislature website: https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=HB1155
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