Louisiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 198: HEALTH: Provides relative to Medicaid reimbursement of ambulatory surgical centers for certain procedures (EN +$400,228 GF EX See Note)

Enacted Last action June 2, 2026: Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 626.

Plain-language summary

HB 198 is a bill introduced in the Louisiana House on February 18, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: HEALTH: Provides relative to Medicaid reimbursement of ambulatory surgical centers for certain procedures (EN +$400,228 GF EX See Note). Primary sponsor: Michael Echols (Republican). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 2, 2026): Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 626.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Michael Echols (Republican). 4 co-sponsors.