Louisiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 288: HEALTH CARE/RECORDS: Provides for the use of certain medical terminology in medical documentation (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

Enacted Last action May 29, 2026: Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 540.

Plain-language summary

HB 288 is a bill introduced in the Louisiana House on February 24, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: HEALTH CARE/RECORDS: Provides for the use of certain medical terminology in medical documentation (EN NO IMPACT See Note). Primary sponsor: Chad Boyer (Republican). It lists 18 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 29, 2026): Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 540.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Chad Boyer (Republican). 18 co-sponsors.