Louisiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Louisiana SB250: HEALTH SERVICES: Provides relative to comprehensive weight management services. (8/1/26) (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG EX See Note)
Status: Signed into law, June 2, 2026
What the bill says
An act To enact R.S. 42:855, relative to comprehensive weight management services; to provide for authority of the Office of Group Benefits; to provide for covered services; and to provide for related matters.
From the introduced text:
AN ACT To enact R.S. 42:855, relative to comprehensive weight management services; to provide for authority of the Office of Group Benefits; to provide for covered services; and to provide for related matters. Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana: Section 1. R.S. 42:855 is hereby enacted to read as follows: §855. Office of Group Benefits; comprehensive weight management services The Office of Group benefits may contract with qualified healthcare providers, pharmacy partners, and program administrators to provide comprehensive weight management services for plan participants, including FDA-approved medications and clinically appropriate compounded therapies, together with medical evaluation, prescribing oversight, follow-up care, and related support services. Page 1 of Coding: Words which are struck through are deletions from existing law; words in boldface type and underscored are additions. SLS 26RS-508 ORIGINAL SB NO. The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the legislative instrument, were prepared by Senate Legislative Services. The keyword, summary, 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)] DIGEST SB 250 Original 2026 Regular Session McMath Proposed law authorizes the Office of Group benefits to contract with qualified healthcare providers, pharmacy partners, and program administrators to provide comprehensive weight management services for plan participants. Effective August 1, 2026. (Adds R.S. 42:855) …
Sponsors
- McMath, Patrick (R, 11) · primary sponsor
- Berault, Stephanie (R, 76)
- Carver, Kim (R, 89)
- Chassion, Tehmi (D, 44)
- Egan Sr., Peter (R, 74)
- Fisher, Adrian (D, 16)
- Jackson, Steven (D, 2)
- Johnson, Mike (R, 27)
- Lyons, Rodney (D, 87)
- Martinez, Chasity (D, 60)
- Wyble, John (R, 75)
Latest actions
- : Effective date 8/1/2026.
- : Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 749.
- : Sent to the Governor by the Secretary of the Senate.
- : Signed by the Speaker of the House.
- : Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate.
- : Amendments proposed by the House read and concurred in by a vote of 36 yeas and 0 nays.
- : Received from the House with amendments.
- : Read third time by title, roll called on final passage, yeas 87, nays 3. Finally passed, ordered to the Senate.
- : Scheduled for floor debate on 05/29/2026.
- : Read by title, amended, passed to 3rd reading.
Votes
- Senate Vote on SB 250, CONCUR (#1587) (May 31, 2026): 36 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House Vote on SB 250, FINAL PASSAGE (#1635) (May 29, 2026): 87 yea, 3 nay, passed
- Senate Vote on SB 250, FINAL PASSAGE (#824) (May 13, 2026): 35 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is SB250?
- SB250 is a bill in the Louisiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): HEALTH SERVICES: Provides relative to comprehensive weight management services. (8/1/26) (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG EX See Note).
- What does SB250 do?
- In its own words: An act To enact R.S. 42:855, relative to comprehensive weight management services; to provide for authority of the Office of Group Benefits; to provide for covered services; and to provide for related matters.
- What is the status of SB250?
- Signed into law as of June 2, 2026. Latest action: Effective date 8/1/2026. (June 2, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB250?
- McMath, Patrick (R, 11), with 10 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SB250?
- On the Louisiana Legislature website: https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=SB250
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