Louisiana · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

HB 137: HEALTH/EMERG MED SERVICE: Authorizes psychologists and medical psychologists to evaluate a patient via telehealth for emergency certificates

Enacted Last action June 8, 2025: Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 148.

Plain-language summary

HB 137 is a bill introduced in the Louisiana House on March 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: HEALTH/EMERG MED SERVICE: Authorizes psychologists and medical psychologists to evaluate a patient via telehealth for emergency certificates. Primary sponsor: Josh Carlson (Republican). Most recent recorded action (June 8, 2025): Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 148.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Josh Carlson (Republican).