SB451 is a bill in the Louisiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): HEALTH CARE: Provides relative to newborn hearing screening. (8/1/26) (EN SEE FISC NOTE See Note).

What is the status of SB451?

Signed into law as of May 29, 2026. Latest action: Effective date 8/1/2026. (May 29, 2026).

Kleinpeter, Caleb (R, 17), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for SB451?

On the Louisiana Legislature website: https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=SB451

Louisiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session

Louisiana SB451: HEALTH CARE: Provides relative to newborn hearing screening. (8/1/26) (EN SEE FISC NOTE See Note)

Q: What does SB451 do?

In its own words: An act To amend and reenact the heading of Chapter 30-A of Title 46 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950 and R.S. 46:2261, 2262, the introductory paragraph of 2262.1, 2262.1(4) and (12), and 2263 through 2267, relative to newborn hearing screening; to update terminology and definitions; to provide for the purpose of early hearing detection and intervention; to provide for the membership, terms, and reimbursement for the advisory council; to provide for powers and duties of the advisory council; to update rulemaking authority; and to provide for related matters.

Status: Signed into law, May 29, 2026

What the bill says

An act To amend and reenact the heading of Chapter 30-A of Title 46 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950 and R.S. 46:2261, 2262, the introductory paragraph of 2262.1, 2262.1(4) and (12), and 2263 through 2267, relative to newborn hearing screening; to update terminology and definitions; to provide for the purpose of early hearing detection and intervention; to provide for the membership, terms, and reimbursement for the advisory council; to provide for powers and duties of the advisory council; to update rulemaking authority; and to provide for related matters.

From the introduced text:

AN ACT To amend and reenact the heading of Chapter 30-A of Title 46 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950 and R.S. 46:2261, 2262, the introductory paragraph of 2262.1, 2262.1(4) and (12), and 2263 through 2267, relative to newborn hearing screening; to update terminology and definitions; to provide for the purpose of early hearing detection and intervention; to provide for the membership, terms, and reimbursement for the advisory council; to provide for powers and duties of the advisory council; to update rulemaking authority; and to provide for related matters. Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana: Section 1. The heading of Chapter 30-A of Title 46 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950 and R.S. 46:2261, 2262, the introductory paragraph of 2262.1, 2262.1(4) and (12), and 2263 through 2267 are hereby amended and reenacted to read as follows: CHAPTER 30-A. IDENTIFICATION OF EARLY HEARING LOSS IN INFANTS LAW DETECTION AND INTERVENTION §2261. Short title This Chapter may be cited as the "Identification of Hearing Loss in Infants Law" "Newborn Hearing Screening Law". Page 1 of Coding: Words which are struck through are deletions from existing law; words in boldface type and underscored are additions. SLS 26RS-1374 ORIGINAL SB NO. §2262. Purpose A. The purpose of the program for early identification of hearing loss is to identify deaf or …

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Louisiana SB451: HEALTH CARE: Provides relative to newborn hearing screening. (8/1/26) (EN SEE FISC NOTE See Note)

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