Louisiana SB155: HEALTH/ACC INSURANCE: Provides for coverage of certain dental care when connected with cancer treatment. (gov sig) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)

What the bill says

An act To enact R.S. 22:1077.5, relative to dental care and cancer treatment; to provide for healthcare coverage for certain medically necessary dental procedures as a result of cancer treatment; to clarify healthcare insurers are not required to provide coverage for routine preventative dental care; to provide for applicability; to provide for an effective date; and to provide for related matters.

From the introduced text:

AN ACT To enact R.S. 22:1077.5, relative to dental care and cancer treatment; to provide for healthcare coverage for certain medically necessary dental procedures as a result of cancer treatment; to clarify healthcare insurers are not required to provide coverage for routine preventative dental care; to provide for applicability; to provide for an effective date; and to provide for related matters. Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana: Section 1. R.S. 22:1077.5 is hereby enacted to read as follows: §1077.5. Coverage for dental services for cancer patients A. Except as provided in Subsection C of this Section, an insurer offering a health coverage plan in this state shall provide the following coverage for medically necessary dental procedures for an insured who has been diagnosed with cancer: (1) Fluoride treatment and dental procedures that are medically necessary to reduce the risk of infection, eliminate infection, or treat tooth loss or decay within thirty days prior to beginning cancer treatment, including chemotherapy, biological therapy, or radiation therapy treatment. Page 1 of Coding: Words which are struck through are deletions from existing law; words in boldface type and underscored are additions. SLS 26RS-340 ORIGINAL SB NO. (2) Dental procedures that are medically necessary to reduce the risk of infection, eliminate infection, or treat tooth loss or decay that is the direct or …

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Sponsors

• Talbot, Kirk (R, 10) · primary sponsor
• Berault, Stephanie (R, 76)
• Carrier, Dewith (R, 32)
• Chassion, Tehmi (D, 44)
• DeWitt, Jason (R, 25)
• Fisher, Adrian (D, 16)
• Freeman, Aimee (D, 98)
• Freiberg, Barbara (R, 70)
• Horton, Dodie (R, 9)
• Illg Jr., John (R, 78)
• Kerner, Timothy (R, 84)
• LaFleur, Vanessa (D, 101)

Latest actions

1. June 2, 2026: Effective date 6/2/2026.
2. June 2, 2026: Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 743.
3. June 1, 2026: Sent to the Governor by the Secretary of the Senate.
4. June 1, 2026: Signed by the Speaker of the House.
5. June 1, 2026: Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate.
6. May 31, 2026: Amendments proposed by the House read and concurred in by a vote of 36 yeas and 0 nays.
7. May 29, 2026: Received from the House with amendments.
8. May 29, 2026: Read third time by title, roll called on final passage, yeas 93, nays 0. Finally passed, ordered to the Senate.
9. May 29, 2026: Scheduled for floor debate on 05/29/2026.
10. May 28, 2026: Read by title, passed to 3rd reading.

Votes

• Senate Vote on SB 155, CONCUR (#1583) (May 31, 2026): 36 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Vote on SB 155, FINAL PASSAGE (#1631) (May 29, 2026): 93 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate Vote on SB 155, FINAL PASSAGE (#650) (May 7, 2026): 34 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB155?

SB155 is a bill in the Louisiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): HEALTH/ACC INSURANCE: Provides for coverage of certain dental care when connected with cancer treatment. (gov sig) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note).

What does SB155 do?

In its own words: An act To enact R.S. 22:1077.5, relative to dental care and cancer treatment; to provide for healthcare coverage for certain medically necessary dental procedures as a result of cancer treatment; to clarify healthcare insurers are not required to provide coverage for routine preventative dental care; to provide for applicability; to provide for an effective date; and to provide for related matters.

What is the status of SB155?

Signed into law as of June 2, 2026. Latest action: Effective date 6/2/2026. (June 2, 2026).

Who sponsored SB155?

Talbot, Kirk (R, 10), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB155?

On the Louisiana Legislature website: https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=SB155