Louisiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Louisiana HCR3: HOSPITALS: Provides for a hospital stabilization formula (EN +$659,764,552 SD RV See Note)
Status: Passed both chambers, May 29, 2026
What the bill says
A concurrent resolution To provide for a hospital stabilization formula pursuant to Article VII, Section 10.13 of the Constitution of Louisiana; to establish the level and basis of hospital assessments; to establish certain reimbursement enhancements for inpatient and outpatient hospital services; to establish certain criteria for the implementation of the formula; and to provide for related matters.
From the introduced text:
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION To provide for a hospital stabilization formula pursuant to Article VII, Section 10.13 of the Constitution of Louisiana; to establish the level and basis of hospital assessments; to establish certain reimbursement enhancements for inpatient and outpatient hospital services; to establish certain criteria for the implementation of the formula; and to provide for related matters. WHEREAS, through the adoption of this Resolution, the Legislature of Louisiana hereby seeks to: (1) Preserve and enhance the availability of inpatient and outpatient hospital services for the citizens of Louisiana. (2) Preserve and protect rural hospitals as provided in the Rural Hospital Preservation Act, pursuant to R.S. 40:1189.1 et seq. (3) Enhance the stability of hospital funding by utilizing a fiscally prudent healthcare driven solution that does not rely on the use of state general funds and provides a reliable and recurring source of funding for healthcare services. (4) Minimize the effects of shifting the cost of caring for those Louisiana residents who are uninsured to those who are able to obtain health insurance. (5) Create flexibility to design a plan to provide for more efficient and effective ways to maximize the state's use of monies currently expended for the provision of healthcare services to the state's low income and uninsured residents. Page 1 of HLS 26RS-664 ORIGINAL HCR NO. (6) Enhance …
Sponsors
- McFarland, Jack (R, 13) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
- : Signed by the President of the Senate.
- : Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.
- : Read by title, roll called, yeas 97, nays 0, Senate amendments concurred in.
- : Scheduled for concurrence on 05/29/2026.
- : Received from the Senate with amendments.
- : Read by title and concurred in by a vote of 38 yeas and 0 nays. Ordered returned to the House.
- : Rules suspended.
- : Read by title; made Special Order of the Day No. 8 for 5/26.
- : Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments. Read by title and passed to third reading and final passage.
Votes
- House Vote on HCR 3, CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS (#1653) (May 29, 2026): 97 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Senate Vote on HCR 3, CONCUR (#1379) (May 26, 2026): 38 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House Vote on HCR 3, FINAL CONSIDERATION (#571) (April 16, 2026): 104 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HCR3?
- HCR3 is a bill in the Louisiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): HOSPITALS: Provides for a hospital stabilization formula (EN +$659,764,552 SD RV See Note).
- What does HCR3 do?
- In its own words: A concurrent resolution To provide for a hospital stabilization formula pursuant to Article VII, Section 10.13 of the Constitution of Louisiana; to establish the level and basis of hospital assessments; to establish certain reimbursement enhancements for inpatient and outpatient hospital services; to establish certain criteria for the implementation of the formula; and to provide for related matters.
- What is the status of HCR3?
- Passed both chambers as of May 29, 2026. Latest action: Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House. (June 2, 2026).
- Who sponsored HCR3?
- McFarland, Jack (R, 13).
- Where is the official record for HCR3?
- On the Louisiana Legislature website: https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=HCR3
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