Louisiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 609: HEALTH CARE/RECORDS: Provides for the exemption of fees for health records when requested for the federal and state veterans affairs departments

Enacted Last action May 29, 2026: Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 558.

Plain-language summary

HB 609 is a bill introduced in the Louisiana House on February 26, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: HEALTH CARE/RECORDS: Provides for the exemption of fees for health records when requested for the federal and state veterans affairs departments. Primary sponsor: Tehmi Chassion (Democratic). It lists 35 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 29, 2026): Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 558.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Tehmi Chassion (Democratic). 35 co-sponsors.