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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Echols | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 14 |
| Regina Barrow | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Tehmi Chassion | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Katrina Jackson-Andrews | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Sam Jenkins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 626.
- Effective date: 06/02/2026.
- Signed by the President of the Senate.
- Sent to the Governor for executive approval.
- Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.
- Read by title, roll called, yeas 87, nays 6. Senate amendments concurred in.
- Read by title and returned to the Calendar, subject to call.
- Called from the Calendar.
- Senate floor amendments read and adopted. Read by title, passed by a vote of 32 yeas and 2 nays, and ordered returned to the House. Motion to reconsider tabled.
- Received from the Senate with amendments.
- Scheduled for concurrence on 05/29/2026.
- Rules suspended. Reported with amendments. Rules suspended. Committee amendments read and adopted. Read by title and referred to the Legislative Bureau.
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