Louisiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Louisiana SB433: MEDICAID: Provides for Medicaid coverage of certain medications. (1/1/27) (EN +$3,000,000 GF EX See Note)
Status: Signed into law, June 9, 2026
What the bill says
An act To enact R.S. 46:460.38, relative to Medicaid coverage of certain medications; to require Medicaid coverage of FDA-approved weight loss medications; to provide for qualifying patients; to provide for coverage restrictions; to provide for an effective date; and to provide for related matters.
From the introduced text:
AN ACT To enact R.S. 46:460.38, relative to Medicaid coverage of certain medications; to require Medicaid coverage of FDA-approved weight loss medications; to provide for qualifying patients; to provide for coverage restrictions; to provide for an effective date; and to provide for related matters. Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana: Section 1. R.S. 46:460.38 is hereby enacted to read as follows: §460.38. Weight loss medications; required coverage A. The Louisiana Department of Health shall require each Medicaid managed care organization to provide coverage for FDA-approved weight loss medications prescribed by a licensed healthcare provider for a Medicaid recipient over the age of eighteen that meets either of the following criteria: (1) Has a body mass index of thirty or higher and at least one associated comorbidity, including but not limited to type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, hypertension, or cardiovascular disease. (2) Has a body mass index of thirty-five or greater. B. Coverage shall be subject to prior authorization, which shall be Page 1 of Coding: Words which are struck through are deletions from existing law; words in boldface type and underscored are additions. SLS 26RS-1370 ORIGINAL SB NO. limited to verification of the patient eligibility criteria provided for in this Section. C. Initial authorization for coverage shall not exceed six months. Continued coverage shall require clinical improvements documented by …
Sponsors
- Boudreaux, Gerald (D, 24) · primary sponsor
- Barrow, Regina (D, 15)
- Barthelemy II, Sidney (D, 3)
- Duplessis, Royce (D, 5)
- Jenkins, Sam (D, 39)
- Owen, Robert (R, 1)
- Larry Selders (D, SD-014)
- Bryant, Marcus (D, 96)
- Chassion, Tehmi (D, 44)
- Fisher, Adrian (D, 16)
- Freeman, Aimee (D, 98)
- Green Jr., Kyle (D, 83)
Latest actions
- : Effective date 6/9/2026.
- : Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 898.
- : 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 35 yeas and 1 nays.
- : Received from the House with amendments.
- : Read third time by title, roll called on final passage, yeas 85, nays 11. 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 433, CONCUR (#1589) (May 31, 2026): 35 yea, 1 nay, passed
- House Vote on SB 433, FINAL PASSAGE (#1641) (May 29, 2026): 85 yea, 11 nay, passed
- Senate Vote on SB 433, FINAL PASSAGE (#515) (April 29, 2026): 31 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Senate Vote on SB 433, CO-AUTHORS (#516) (April 29, 2026): 6 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is SB433?
- SB433 is a bill in the Louisiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): MEDICAID: Provides for Medicaid coverage of certain medications. (1/1/27) (EN +$3,000,000 GF EX See Note).
- What does SB433 do?
- In its own words: An act To enact R.S. 46:460.38, relative to Medicaid coverage of certain medications; to require Medicaid coverage of FDA-approved weight loss medications; to provide for qualifying patients; to provide for coverage restrictions; to provide for an effective date; and to provide for related matters.
- What is the status of SB433?
- Signed into law as of June 9, 2026. Latest action: Effective date 6/9/2026. (June 9, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB433?
- Boudreaux, Gerald (D, 24), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SB433?
- On the Louisiana Legislature website: https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=SB433
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