Louisiana · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

SB 21: CRIME/PUNISHMENT: Adds veterinarians and veterinary clinics to the definitions of "healthcare professional" and "healthcare facility" for purposes of certain assault and battery offenses. (8/1/25) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

Enacted Last action June 4, 2025: Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 25.

Plain-language summary

SB 21 is a bill introduced in the Louisiana Senate on March 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: CRIME/PUNISHMENT: Adds veterinarians and veterinary clinics to the definitions of "healthcare professional" and "healthcare facility" for purposes of certain assault and battery offenses. (8/1/25) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX). Primary sponsor: Bill Wheat (Republican). Most recent recorded action (June 4, 2025): Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 25.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Bill Wheat (Republican).