Louisiana · 2025 Regular Session · Resolution
SR 170: HEALTH CARE: Creates a task force to study the feasibility of forming an independent review board to assist cancer patients and healthcare providers with prior authorization processes that do not comply with the Cancer Patient's Right to Prompt Coverage Act.
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SR 170 is a resolution introduced in the Louisiana Senate on June 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: HEALTH CARE: Creates a task force to study the feasibility of forming an independent review board to assist cancer patients and healthcare providers with prior authorization processes that do not comply with the Cancer Patient's Right to Prompt Coverage Act. Primary sponsor: Kirk Talbot (Republican). Most recent recorded action (June 10, 2025): Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirk Talbot | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate.
- Read by title and adopted.
- Rules suspended. Introduced in the Senate. Read by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.