What is the status of HB1231?

Signed into law as of June 9, 2026. Latest action: Effective date: 08/01/2026. (June 9, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1231?

Berault, Stephanie (R, 76), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1231?

On the Louisiana Legislature website: https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=HB1231

Louisiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session

Louisiana HB1231: MEDICAID MANAGED CARE: Provides relative to Medicaid coverage for continuous glucose monitoring devices for individuals with certain conditions (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

Q: What is HB1231?

HB1231 is a bill in the Louisiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): MEDICAID MANAGED CARE: Provides relative to Medicaid coverage for continuous glucose monitoring devices for individuals with certain conditions (EN NO IMPACT See Note).

Q: What does HB1231 do?

In its own words: An act To enact Part VI of Chapter 8 of Title 46 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, to be comprised of R.S. 46:977.51 and 977.52, relative to Medicaid coverage for pregnant women; to provide Medicaid coverage for continuous glucose monitoring devices in certain circumstances; to provide Medicaid coverage for emergency dental procedures; to provide for the promulgation and adoption of rules; and to provide for related matters.

Status: Signed into law, June 9, 2026

What the bill says

An act To enact Part VI of Chapter 8 of Title 46 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, to be comprised of R.S. 46:977.51 and 977.52, relative to Medicaid coverage for pregnant women; to provide Medicaid coverage for continuous glucose monitoring devices in certain circumstances; to provide Medicaid coverage for emergency dental procedures; to provide for the promulgation and adoption of rules; and to provide for related matters.

From the introduced text:

AN ACT To enact Part VI of Chapter 8 of Title 46 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, to be comprised of R.S. 46:977.51 and 977.52, relative to Medicaid coverage for pregnant women; to provide Medicaid coverage for continuous glucose monitoring devices in certain circumstances; to provide Medicaid coverage for emergency dental procedures; to provide for the promulgation and adoption of rules; and to provide for related matters. Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana: Section 1. Part VI of Chapter 8 of Title 46 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, comprised of R.S. 46:977.51 and 977.52, is hereby enacted to read as follows: PART VI. MEDICAID COVERAGE FOR PREGNANT WOMEN §977.51. Glucose monitoring devices for pregnant women with gestational diabetes A. The Louisiana Department of Health shall provide Medicaid coverage for continuous glucose monitoring devices for pregnant women who are eligible for Medicaid, pregnant, and diagnosed with gestational diabetes that requires treatment with insulin. B. The Louisiana Department of Health shall promulgate and adopt all rules and regulations necessary to implement the provisions of this Section. Page 1 of CODING: Words in struck through type are deletions from existing law; words underscored are additions. HLS 26RS-556 ORIGINAL HB NO. 1231 §977.52. Dental coverage for pregnant women A. The Louisiana Department of Health shall provide dental coverage …

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Louisiana HB1231: MEDICAID MANAGED CARE: Provides relative to Medicaid coverage for continuous glucose monitoring devices for individuals with certain conditions (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

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