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2022 Louisiana Laws
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Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance
TITLE 46
PUBLIC WELFARE AND ASSISTANCE
CHAPTER 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
- §46:1. Definitions
- §46:2. Administration of oaths
- §46:3. Trustees or administrators shall not be interested in contracts with or sales to charitable institutions; penalties
- §46:4. Parish appropriations in aid of charity hospitals
- §46:5. Parish appropriations in aid of charity hospitals of adjoining states
- §46:6. Admission criteria to state-supported charity hospitals
- §46:7. Questionnaire for applicant; fraud or misrepresentation; penalties
- §46:8. Subrogation to right of action for patient's injuries against employer or third person
- §46:9. Copy of petition to be served on hospital when patients sue for injuries
- §46:10. Compromise of claim not to affect rights of the hospital
- §46:11. Proceedings for recovery of charges due hospitals
- §46:11.1. Intervention in personal injury and worker's compensation suits
- §46:12. Prima facie truth of pleadings of hospitals
- §46:13. Persons liable for charges when patient comes within employer's liability laws
- §46:14. Discouraging the abuse of state charity hospital aid
- §46:15. Counsel for hospitals
- §46:16. Sale or lease of state-owned facilities; procedure
- §46:17. Indigent defined; collection of charges by state-owned hospitals
- §46:18. Health care records; copies
CHAPTER 2. DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
PART I. ORGANIZATION
- §46:51. Duties of the department
- §46:51.1. Contribution to cost of foster care by parent
- §46:51.1.1. Child support programs; foster care; rights; responsibilities
- §46:51.2. Criminal history and central registry information
- §46:51.3. Criminal history information; access to federal tax information
- §46:52. Duties of the secretary
- §46:52.1. Integrated case management; "No Wrong Door"
- §46:52.2. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 252, §4.
- §46:53. Transfer of appropriations to department by other state agencies, public or private entities, including any health care provider; procedure; purpose; expenditures
- §46:54. Parish offices
- §46:55. Duties of the parish office
- §46:56. Applications and client case records; definitions; confidentiality; waiver; penalty
- §46:56.1. Reporting of certain case records; confidentiality waiver
- §46:57. Other records to be public records
- §46:58. Preservation of records
- §46:59. Welfare demonstration, experimental and other projects
- §46:60. Educational leaves with pay; federal funds
- §46:61. Elderly abuse; release of information
- §46:62. Repealed by Acts 2021, No. 352, §4, eff. June 17, 2021.
- §46:65. Repealed by Acts 1979, No. 769, §15
- §46:66. §§66 to 70 Repealed by Acts 1978, No. 786, §7, eff. July 17, 1978
PART II. RULES AND REGULATIONS
- §46:101. State public assistance fund
- §46:102. Powers of the Department of Children and Family Services
- §46:102.1. Maximum assistance grants; legislature to approve increases or decreases
- §46:103. Parish administration
- §46:104. Applications for assistance
- §46:105. Investigation of application
- §46:106. Grant of assistance
- §46:107. Appeal and review; venue for judicial review
- §46:108. Periodic reconsideration of assistance grants
- §46:109. Repealed by Acts 1985, No. 610, §1.
- §46:110. Repealed by Acts 1985, No. 610, §1.
- §46:111. Assistance not assignable
- §46:112. Payment for funeral of recipient
- §46:113. Reports
- §46:114. Fraud in obtaining assistance; withholding information concerning property, income, or beneficiary, or personal circumstances
- §46:114.1. Public Assistance Fraud Hot-Line
- §46:114.2. Attempting or aiding to obtain assistance fraudulently; penalties
- §46:114.3. Regional fraud detection units; investigative subpoenas and subpoenas duces tecum
- §46:114.4. Fraud Detection Fund
- §46:115. Application; terms mandatory
- §46:116. Prima facie proof of pleadings
PART III. LOUISIANA MILITARY FAMILY ASSISTANCE
- §46:121. Definitions
- §46:122. Louisiana Military Family Assistance Fund
- §46:123. Louisiana Military Family Assistance Board
CHAPTER 3. PUBLIC ASSISTANCE
PART I. ADULT SERVICES
SUBPART A. PERSONS WHO ARE ELDERLY, BLIND,
OR HAVE DISABILITIES
- §46:151. System of adult services
- §46:152. Repealed by Acts 1974, No. 668, §2
- §46:153. Medical assistance; estate recovery program
- §46:153.1. Appropriation to state agencies
- §46:153.2. Retention of moneys by state agencies
- §46:153.3. Medical vendor reimbursements; allowable restrictions; peer-based prescribing and dispensing practice patterns; Medicaid Pharmaceutical and Therapeutics Committee
- §46:153.3.1. Medicaid medication therapy management
- §46:153.4. Medicaid Estate Recovery, legislative findings
- §46:153.5. Mental health rehabilitation providers; accreditation
- §46:154. Financial assistance to other persons
- §46:155. Incapacity required
- §46:156. Supplementary assistance to persons who are aged, blind, or have disabilities
- §46:157. Prosthetic dentures; eligibility; rules and regulations
- §46:158. Prohibition of discrimination against dental care services
- §46:159. Prohibition of discrimination against podiatric services
- §46:159.1. Hospice care pilot program; rules and regulations
- §46:160. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 252, §4.
- §46:160.1. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 252, §4.
- §46:160.2. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 252, §4.
- §46:160.3. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 252, §4.
- §46:160.4. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 252, §4.
- §46:160.5. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 252, §4.
- §46:160.6. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 252, §4.
- §46:160.7. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1185, §8, eff. July 1, 2001.
- §46:160.8. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 252, §4.
- §46:160.9. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 252, §4.
- §46:160.10. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 252, §4.
- §46:160.11. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 252, §4.
- §46:161. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 252, §4.
- §46:162. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 252, §4.
- §46:163. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 252, §4.
- §46:164. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 252, §4.
- §46:165. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 252, §4.
- §46:181. §§181 to 190 Repealed by Acts 1968, No. 533, §7
SUBPART C. UTILITY RELIEF FOR NEEDY
PART II. FAMILY ASSISTANCE
SUBPART A. AID TO NEEDY FAMILIES
- §46:230.1. Legislative intent
- §46:231. Aid to needy families; definitions
- §46:231.1. Family Assistance Programs; prohibitions; requirements
- §46:231.2. Family Independence Temporary Assistance Program; benefits; eligibility
- §46:231.3. FITAP benefits; prohibited uses
- §46:231.4. Immunization compliance; exceptions
- §46:231.5. Public assistance recipients; parenting skills education; condition of eligibility
- §46:231.6. Termination of eligibility; twenty-four-month limit; refusal of employment
- §46:231.7. Repealed by Acts 2013, No. 285, §2, eff. June 14, 2013.
- §46:231.8. Repealed by Acts 2013, No. 285, §2, eff. June 14, 2013.
- §46:231.9. Repealed by Acts 2013, No. 285, §2, eff. June 14, 2013.
- §46:231.10. Repealed by Acts 2013, No. 285, §2, eff. June 14, 2013.
- §46:231.11. Repealed by Acts 2013, No. 285, §2, eff. June 14, 2013.
- §46:231.12. Employment, education, and related services for FITAP participants; responsibilities of the secretary, agencies, and participants
- §46:231.13. Retailer fees for access to cash assistance benefits
- §46:231.14. Prohibited retailers, goods, and services; penalties; appeals
- §46:232. Investigations and reports
- §46:232.1. Repealed by Acts 1974, No. 583, §2
- §46:233. Eligibility for assistance; amount and conditions of aid
- §46:233.1. Recovery of overpayments
- §46:233.2. Repealed by Acts 2017, No. 265, §2, eff. Oct. 1, 2017.
- §46:233.3. Individuals convicted of certain felonies; eligibility for assistance
- §46:234. Judicially appointed curator
- §46:234.1. Disposition of undeliverable assistance checks
- §46:234.2. Receipt of assistance payments
- §46:235. Distribution of funds in violation of provisions
- §46:236. Administration of emergency assistance to needy families with children
- §46:236.1. Redesignated as R.S. 46:301 by Acts 2014, No. 533, §2(B) and Acts 2014, No. 622, §2(B), eff. Aug. 1, 2014.
SUBPART B. CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT
- §46:236.1.1. Family and child support programs; definitions
- §46:236.1.2. Family and child support programs; responsibilities
- §46:236.1.3. Family and child support programs; authority of the secretary
- §46:236.1.4. Family and child support programs; financial institution duties; responsibilities
- §46:236.1.5. Family and child support programs; FITAP; other service recipients; rights; responsibilities
- §46:236.1.6. Family and child support programs; records
- §46:236.1.7. Family and child support programs; liability
- §46:236.1.8. Family and child support programs; additional authorized employee actions
- §46:236.1.9. Family and child support programs; duties; courts; agencies; party status
- §46:236.1.10. Family and child support programs; consumer reporting authority
- §46:236.1.11. Family and child support programs; insurance companies; data matching and cooperation; responsibilities
- §46:236.1.12. Transfer of child support obligation to third party
- §46:236.2. Redirection of support payments
- §46:236.3. Enforcement of support by income assignment
- §46:236.4. Repealed by Acts 1999, No. 561, §1.
- §46:236.5. Expedited process for establishment of paternity and establishment or enforcement of support; hearing officers
- §46:236.6. Failure to pay support; procedure, penalties and publication
- §46:236.7. Order of support; stipulation by district attorney and party
- §46:236.8. Medical support orders; health insurance enforcement
- §46:236.9. Collection of child support; cooperative program
- §46:236.10. State case registry of child support orders
- §46:236.11. Louisiana disbursement unit for child support payments
- §46:236.11.1. Notice of payment
- §46:236.11.2. Deposit, distribution, and issuance of payments
- §46:236.11.3. Official child support payment record
- §46:236.11.4. Administrative review of child support payment record
- §46:236.12. Plan for parental participation of support; required work activities
- §46:236.13. Privilege on proceeds collected from third party in favor of the Department of Children and Family Services for executory child support arrears
- §46:236.14. Employer reporting program
- §46:236.15. Limited administrative authority for certain paternity and child support actions
- §46:236.16. Child support mortgage and privilege by affidavit; effect of filing
- §46:237. Kinship Care Subsidy Program
- §46:238. Unpaid child support, release of information
- §46:239. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1155, §3, eff. July 1, 1997.
- §46:240. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1155, §3, eff. July 1, 1997.
- §46:261. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 252, §4.
- §46:262. REPEALED BY ACTS 1993, NO. 468, §2, EFF. JUNE 9, 1993.
- §46:263. REPEALED BY ACTS 1993, NO. 468, §2, EFF. JUNE 9, 1993.
SUBPART C. LOUISIANA YOUTH COMMISSION
- §46:271. REPEALED BY ACTS 1993, NO. 864, §1.
- §46:272. REPEALED BY ACTS 1993, NO. 864, §1.
- §46:273. REPEALED BY ACTS 1993, NO. 864, §1.
- §46:274. REPEALED BY ACTS 1993, NO. 864, §1.
- §46:275. REPEALED BY ACTS 1993, NO. 864, §1.
- §46:276. REPEALED BY ACTS 1993, NO. 864, §1.
- §46:277. REPEALED BY ACTS 1993, NO. 864, §1.
- §46:278. REPEALED BY ACTS 1993, NO. 864, §1.
- §46:279. REPEALED BY ACTS 1993, NO. 864, §1.
SUBPART D. CHILDREN IN FOSTER HOMES
- §46:281. Applicability
- §46:282. Investigation of foster and adoptive parent applicants
- §46:283. Determination of fitness; award of contract
- §46:284. Confidentiality of records of investigation; penalty
- §46:285. Required training for child protection and foster care workers
- §46:286. Foster home child care; reimbursement system; rules
- §46:286.1. Kinship Foster Care Program
- §46:286.2. Children in foster care; identification card; photograph
SUBPART D-1. FOSTER PARENTS' BILL OF RIGHTS
SUBPART D-1A. FOSTER YOUTH'S BILL OF RIGHTS
SUBPART D-2. QUALITY PARENTING FOR CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE
- §46:286.21. Short title
- §46:286.22. Findings and intent
- §46:286.23. Standard of care; application
- §46:286.24. Repealed by Acts 2019, No. 400, §3, eff. June 19, 2019.
- §46:287.1. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 252, §4.
- §46:287.2. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 252, §4.
- §46:287.3. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 252, §4.
- §46:287.4. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 252, §4.
- §46:287.5. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 252, §4.
- §46:287.6. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 252, §4.
- §46:287.7. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 252, §4.
- §46:287.8. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 252, §4.
- §46:287.9. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 252, §4.
SUBPART D-4. EXTENDED FOSTER CARE PROGRAM
- §46:288.1. Short title
- §46:288.2. Definitions
- §46:288.3. Eligibility; notice
- §46:288.4. Extended foster care voluntary placement agreement
- §46:288.5. Written court report; filing
- §46:288.6. Jurisdiction; findings; closure of court case
- §46:288.7. Internal administrative reviews
- §46:288.8. Termination
- §46:288.9. Extension of subsidy
- §46:288.10. Rulemaking
- §46:290. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1155, §3, eff. July 1, 1997.
SUBPART E-1. SNAP FRAUD AND ABUSE DETECTION AND PREVENTION
PART III. BLIND PERSONS
SUBPART A. AID TO NEEDY BLIND
SUBPART E-2. SNAP NUTRITION EDUCATION
SUBPART E-3. TASK FORCE ON SNAP ELECTRONIC
BENEFITS ISSUANCE (TERMINATED)
[Effective Date: Terminated on March 1, 2015.]
- §46:311. Legislative findings; purpose
- §46:312. Task force on SNAP electronic benefits issuance; membership; purpose
- §46:313. Termination
SUBPART E-4. SNAP WORKFORCE TRAINING AND EDUCATION
PILOT INITIATIVE
- §46:321. Findings
- §46:322. Definitions
- §46:323. Goals
- §46:324. Workforce training and education pilot initiative; creation; functions
- §46:325. Duties of participants
- §46:326. Duties of the department
- §46:327. Notification to legislative committees; reporting
- §46:328. Effectiveness contingent upon federal approval; termination
SUBPART B. PREVENTION OF BLINDNESS AND
VOCATIONAL TRAINING
- §46:331. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 939, §11, eff. July 1, 2010.
- §46:332. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 939, §11, eff. July 1, 2010.
- §46:333. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 939, §11, eff. July 1, 2010.
- §46:334. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 939, §11, eff. July 1, 2010.
- §46:335. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 939, §11, eff. July 1, 2010.
PART III. WORKFORCE TRAINING INITIATIVE
- §46:351. Declaration
- §46:352. Definitions
- §46:353. Workforce training and education initiative; creation; advisory board; functions
- §46:354. Administration; interagency agreements; participant forms; program promotion
- §46:355. Reporting
- §46:356. Rulemaking
SUBPART C. EXEMPTION FROM CERTAIN TAXES
- §46:371. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 939, §11, eff. July 1, 2010.
- §46:372. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 939, §11, eff. July 1, 2010.
- §46:373. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 939, §11, eff. July 1, 2010.
PART IV. TRANSFER OF DEPENDENTS
UNIFORM TRANSFER OF DEPENDENTS ACT
- §46:401. Reciprocal agreements regarding interstate transportation of poor and indigent
- §46:402. Construction of Part
PART V. APPORTIONMENT OF FUNDS
PART VI. ADMINISTRATION OF WELFARE BENEFITS
PAYABLE TO INCOMPETENTS
- §46:431. Curator for receipt and administration of welfare benefits
- §46:432. Necessity for appointment; procedure
- §46:433. Bond; account; oath and letters
- §46:434. Final discharge of curator
- §46:435. Costs
PART VI-A. MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
PROGRAMS INTEGRITY LAW
SUBPART A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
- §46:437.1. Short title
- §46:437.2. Legislative intent and purpose
- §46:437.3. Definitions
- §46:437.4. Claims review and administrative sanctions
- §46:437.5. Settlement
- §46:437.6. Injunctive relief; lis pendens; disclosure of property and liabilities
- §46:437.7. Forfeiture of property for payment of recovery
- §46:437.8. Venue
- §46:437.9. Privilege; nondischargeability
- §46:437.10. Continuing liability; assumption of liability
- §46:437.11. Provider agreements
- §46:437.12. Provider agreement requirements
- §46:437.13. Powers and duties of the department
- §46:437.14. Grounds for denial or revocation of enrollment
SUBPART B. CIVIL CAUSES OF ACTION
- §46:438.1. Civil actions authorized
- §46:438.2. Illegal remuneration
- §46:438.3. False or fraudulent claim; misrepresentation
- §46:438.4. Illegal acts regarding eligibility and recipient lists
- §46:438.5. Civil monetary penalty
- §46:438.6. Recovery
- §46:438.7. Reduced damages
- §46:438.8. Burden of proof; prima facie evidence; standard of review
SUBPART C. QUI TAM ACTION
- §46:439.1. Qui tam action, civil action filed by private person
- §46:439.2. Qui tam action procedures
- §46:439.3. Qui tam action procedures; alternative remedies
- §46:439.4. Recovery awarded to a qui tam plaintiff
SUBPART D. FRAUD AND ABUSE DETECTION AND PREVENTION
- §46:440.1. Medical Assistance Programs Fraud Detection Fund
- §46:440.2. Rewards for fraud and abuse information
- §46:440.3. Whistleblower protection and cause of action
- §46:440.4. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 252, §4.
- §46:440.5. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 252, §4.
- §46:440.6. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 252, §4.
- §46:440.7. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 252, §4.
- §46:440.8. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 252, §4.
SUBPART E. RECOVERY AUDIT CONTRACTORS
- §46:440.11. Legislative findings; declaration; purpose
- §46:440.12. Definitions
- §46:440.13. Recovery audit contractor program established; rulemaking
- §46:440.14. Recovery audit contractors; required functions and tasks
- §46:440.15. Healthcare provider appeals process
- §46:440.16. Contractor performance oversight; penalties; protections
PART VII. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
- §46:441. Surviving spouse of public assistance recipients; retention of benefits received during month of death
- §46:442. Medicaid provider claims; period for filing
- §46:443. Exemption of income and resources
- §46:444. Cooperation with administrative agencies relative to interchange of information
- §46:445. Minor emancipated by marriage; nursing care benefits
- §46:446. Recovery of medical assistance payments; notice; pleadings; compromise; prescription; privilege for reimbursement of Medicaid payments
- §46:446.1. Notice to department by insurance companies; payment of assigned claims; civil penalties
- §46:446.2. Third-party liability; acquisition of rights
- §46:446.3. Prenatal or preventive pediatric care; payment and reimbursement
- §46:446.4. Payment for dependent children; reimbursement
- §46:446.5. Participating providers; furnishing of services; collection of fees
- §46:446.6. Definitions; requirements of health insurers for the right of the Louisiana Department of Health and of health care providers to recover in Medicaid claims
- §46:447. Revision of standard of need; aid to families with dependent children; general assistance
- §46:447.1. Public assistance recipients; family planning education; contraceptives
- §46:447.2. Pregnant women and infants; access to health care; expansion of Medicaid eligibility
- §46:447.3. In-hospital mental health care for adopted children; state's duty to furnish
- §46:448. Emergency assistance information and referral
- §46:449. Family responsibility program
- §46:450. WIC Program; authorized vendor participation
- §46:450.1. Electronic authorization and distribution of public assistance benefits and services
- §46:450.2. Vehicles engaged in providing nonemergency, nonambulance transportation; inspection
- §46:450.3. WIC participants; homeless
- §46:450.4. Repealed by Acts 2017, No. 237, §3.
- §46:450.5. Chronic kidney disease; evaluation; classification; criteria; healthcare coverage
- §46:450.6. Election of Chafee Option
- §46:450.7. Medicaid prescription drug benefit program
- §46:450.8. Continuous glucose monitors; Medicaid coverage
- §46:451. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1155, §3, eff. July 1, 1997.
- §46:452. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1155, §3, eff. July 1, 1997.
- §46:453. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1155, §3, eff. July 1, 1997.
- §46:454. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1155, §3, eff. July 1, 1997.
- §46:455. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1155, §3, eff. July 1, 1997.
- §46:456. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1155, §3, eff. July 1, 1997.
- §46:457. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1155, §3, eff. July 1, 1997.
- §46:458. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1155, §3, eff. July 1, 1997.
- §46:459. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1155, §3, eff. July 1, 1997.
PART IX. WELFARE REFORM ACT OF 1995
- §46:460. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1155, §3, eff. July 1, 1997.
- §46:460.1. Submission of quarterly reports to the legislature
- §46:460.2. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1155, §3, eff. July 1, 1997.
- §46:460.3. Adult basic education; literacy training; vocational educational training
- §46:460.4. Educational opportunities to promote self-sufficiency
- §46:460.5. Earned income disregards for certain TANF recipients
- §46:460.6. Individual development account
- §46:460.7. Incentive Award Program; dropout reduction; teen pregnancy reduction
- §46:460.8. TANF eligibility; teen parent living arrangements; work participation requirements; submission of waiver
- §46:460.9. Waivers for victims of domestic violence
- §46:460.10. Drug testing for certain adult recipients of public assistance; legislative policy; procedures
- §46:460.11. REPEALED BY ACTS 1991, NO. 958, §3 AND ACTS 1991, NO. 1033, §3.
PART X. LEGAL FEES AND APPROVED EXPENSES
NOTE: §460.21 repealed eff. December 31, 2012, per Subsection G of this Section
PART XI. MEDICAID MANAGED CARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFITS
- §46:460.31. Definitions
- §46:460.32. Repealed by Acts 2019, No. 174, §1, eff. June 11, 2019.
- §46:460.33. Prior authorization form; requirements
- §46:460.34. Step therapy; fail first protocols; requirements
- §46:460.35. Exemptions
- §46:460.36. Pharmacy reimbursement by managed care organizations
- §46:460.37. Council on Medicaid Pharmacy Reimbursement; creation; composition, purpose, and duties of the council
PART XII. CONTINUITY OF CARE FOR NEWBORNS ENROLLED IN
MEDICAID MANAGED CARE
PART XIII. MEDICAID MANAGED CARE
SUBPART A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
- §46:460.51. Definitions
- §46:460.52. Exemptions
- §46:460.53. Contract amendments; public notice
- §46:460.54. Medicaid policies and procedures; procedure for adoption; required content
SUBPART B. PROVIDER CREDENTIALING
- §46:460.61. Provider credentialing
- §46:460.62. Interim credentialing requirements
- §46:460.63. Physician participation; conditions for termination
SUBPART C. CLAIM FILING AND PAYMENT
- §46:460.70. Timely filing of claims
- §46:460.71. Claim payment information
- §46:460.72. Medicaid managed care organization provider notice
- §46:460.73. Medicaid managed care organization payment accountability
- §46:460.74. Prior authorization; criteria; notice to providers
- §46:460.75. Provider claim payment and information protection
- §46:460.76. Prepayment review
SUBPART C-1. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES CLAIMS
- §46:460.77.1. Behavioral health services claims; limitation on service hours; information required for payment
- §46:460.77.2. Behavioral health services claim information; access by legislative auditor and Medicaid Fraud Control Unit
- §46:460.77.3. Staff training requirements
SUBPART D. MEDICAID MANAGED CARE
INDEPENDENT CLAIMS REVIEW PROCESS
- §46:460.81. Right of providers to independent review; applicability
- §46:460.82. Procedure for independent review; claims other than those for dental services
- §46:460.83. Independent review; judicial appeal
- §46:460.84. Costs
- §46:460.85. Independent reviewer selection panel; procedure
- §46:460.85.1. Dental claims review panel; procedure
- §46:460.86. Independent reviewers
- §46:460.87. Penalties
- §46:460.88. Rules and regulations
- §46:460.89. Repealed by Acts 2018, No. 284, §2.
- §46:460.90. Procedure for independent review of dental claims
SUBPART E. CLAIMS PROCESSING DATA - REPORTING
CHAPTER 4. POOR RELIEF
PART I. PARISH SUPPORT OF INFIRM PAUPERS
- §46:461. Infirm, sick and disabled paupers
- §46:462. Farm or home may be provided
- §46:463. Farms or manufactories recognized as public works
- §46:464. Persons eligible
- §46:465. Pauper fund appropriations
PART II. RELIEF OF DESTITUTE PERSONS IN
CERTAIN PARISHES AND CITIES
- §46:501. Alms fund in certain parishes and cities
- §46:502. Parish governing authority to manage parish funds
- §46:503. City council to manage city funds
- §46:504. Investment of funds
- §46:505. Fund not to exceed twenty five thousand dollars; yearly revenue to be expended
- §46:506. Receipt of funds for benefit of alms fund; twenty five thousand dollars to be permanent fund
- §46:507. Surplus revenue, transfers between parish and city
- §46:508. Parish and city may combine funds
- §46:509. Selection of charitable association for disbursement of funds
- §46:510. Interest to be part of alms funds
PART III. DESTITUTE PERSONS OVER FIFTY WITH DISABILITIES
PART IV. BURIAL EXPENSES
- §46:571. Parish governing authority may pay funeral and burial expenses
- §46:572. Repealed by Acts 1987, No. 55, §3, eff. June 8, 1987.
PART V. HOMELESS RELIEF PROJECT
- §46:581. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1185, §8, eff. July 1, 2001.
- §46:582. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1185, §8, eff. July 1, 2001.
- §46:583. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1185, §8, eff. July 1, 2001.
- §46:584. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1185, §8, eff. July 1, 2001.
- §46:585. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1185, §8, eff. July 1, 2001.
- §46:586. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1185, §8, eff. July 1, 2001.
- §46:587. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1185, §8, eff. July 1, 2001.
- §46:588. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1185, §8, eff. July 1, 2001.
- §46:589. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1185, §8, eff. July 1, 2001.
PART VI. HOMELESS TRUST FUND
- §46:591. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1185, §10, eff. July 1, 2002.
- §46:592. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1185, §10, eff. July 1, 2002.
- §46:593. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1185, §10, eff. July 1, 2002.
- §46:594. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.
- §46:595. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.
CHAPTER 5. STATE HOSPITAL BOARD
PART I. STATE HOSPITAL BOARD
PART II. HOSPITAL AND HEALTH PLANNING DIVISION
- §46:651. §§651 to 663 Repealed by Acts 1958, No. 32, §2; Acts 1958, No. 35, §2; Acts 1958, No. 38, §2
- §46:663.1. §§663.1, 663.2 Repealed by Acts 1964, No. 170, §10
- §46:664. Repealed by Acts 1958, No. 38, §2
- §46:701. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 3, §8, eff. July 1, 1997.
- §46:702. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 3, §8, eff. July 1, 1997.
- §46:703. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 3, §8, eff. July 1, 1997.
- §46:704. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 3, §8, eff. July 1, 1997.
- §46:705. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 3, §8, eff. July 1, 1997.
- §46:706. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 3, §8, eff. July 1, 1997.
- §46:707. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 3, §8, eff. July 1, 1997.
- §46:708. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 3, §8, eff. July 1, 1997.
- §46:709. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 3, §8, eff. July 1, 1997.
- §46:710. REPEALED BY ACTS 1992, NO. 807, §1.
- §46:751. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 3, §8, eff. July 1, 1997.
- §46:752. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 3, §8, eff. July 1, 1997.
- §46:753. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 3, §8, eff. July 1, 1997.
- §46:754. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 3, §8, eff. July 1, 1997.
- §46:755. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 3, §8, eff. July 1, 1997.
- §46:756. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 3, §8, eff. July 1, 1997.
- §46:757. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 3, §8, eff. July 1, 1997.
- §46:758. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 3, §8, eff. July 1, 1997.
- §46:759. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 3, §8, eff. July 1, 1997.
- §46:760. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 3, §8, eff. July 1, 1997.
- §46:761. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 3, §8, eff. July 1, 1997.
- §46:762. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 3, §8, eff. July 1, 1997.
- §46:763. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 3, §8, eff. July 1, 1997.
- §46:764. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 3, §8, eff. July 1, 1997.
- §46:765. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 3, §8, eff. July 1, 1997.
- §46:766. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 3, §8, eff. July 1, 1997.
- §46:767. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 3, §8, eff. July 1, 1997.
- §46:768. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 3, §8, eff. July 1, 1997.
- §46:769. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 3, §8, eff. July 1, 1997.
- §46:770. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 3, §8, eff. July 1, 1997.
- §46:771. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 3, §8, eff. July 1, 1997.
- §46:772. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 3, §8, eff. July 1, 1997.
- §46:773. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 3, §8, eff. July 1, 1997.
- §46:774. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 3, §8, eff. July 1, 1997.
- §46:775. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 3, §8, eff. July 1, 1997.
- §46:776. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 3, §8, eff. July 1, 1997.
PART III. BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PARK
- §46:811. Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 487, §2, eff. July 12, 2005.
- §46:812. Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 487, §2, eff. July 12, 2005.
- §46:813. Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 487, §2, eff. July 12, 2005.
- §46:813.1. Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 487, §2, eff. July 12, 2005.
- §46:814. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1183, §3.
- §46:815. §§815 to 818 Repealed by Acts 1958, No. 36, §2
PART IIIA. LAKE CHARLES CHARITY HOSPITAL
PART IV. HOT WELLS HOSPITAL
PART V. CONFEDERATE MEMORIAL MEDICAL
CENTER AT SHREVEPORT
PART VI. GENERAL PROVISIONS
- §46:921. Report on patient by hospital to doctor
- §46:922. Stipends received by interns and residents
- §46:923. Rape crisis treatment services
- §46:924. AIDS treatment services
PART VII. NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS
- §46:925. Scholarships to listed nursing schools
- §46:926. Scholarships; amount
- §46:927. Eligibility; applications
- §46:928. Application consideration; notification; issuance of warrant
- §46:929. Contract for scholarship; contingent
- §46:930. Return to practice; failure to comply; remittance; death cancellation; disability; waivers
- §46:930.1. Suit for default; audit by legislative auditor
CHAPTER 7. OFFICE OF ELDERLY AFFAIRS
NOTE: §931 eff. until one or more of the 20 depts. of the executive branch is abolished or a const. amend. authorizing the creation of an additional dept. becomes effective, whichever is earlier. See Acts 2013, No. 384, §§5 and 9.
- §46:931. Creation; personnel
- §46:932. Powers and duties
- §46:933. Louisiana Executive Board on Aging established; membership; term of office; compensation of members
- §46:934. Louisiana Executive Board On Aging; powers, duties, and functions
- §46:935. Power of review of proposals of state agencies
- §46:936. Statement of intent
- §46:937. Frail elderly program; administration
- §46:937.1. Eligibility; services provided
- §46:937.2. Funding
- §46:937.3. Duties of the office; reimbursement
- §46:938. Volunteer service credit program; creation
CHAPTER 8. MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH SERVICES
PART I. GENERAL PROVISIONS
- §46:971. Administration of maternal and child health services
- §46:972. State plan; rules and regulations
- §46:973. Adolescent pregnancy and pregnancy prevention program
- §46:974. Louisiana Prenatal Counseling system
- §46:975. Women's cancer prevention program
- §46:975.1. Preventive cancer screening following a bilateral mastectomy; medical assistance program
- §46:975.2. Mammography; medical assistance program
- §46:976. Children's Health Insurance Program; criteria for implementation
- §46:977. Vaccinations for certain juveniles in state custody
PART II. THE LOUISIANA CHILDREN AND YOUTH
HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM
- §46:977.1. Short title
- §46:977.2. Purpose
- §46:977.3. Definitions
- §46:977.4. Louisiana Children and Youth Health Insurance Program; creation
- §46:977.5. Eligibility requirements
- §46:977.6. Promulgation of rules
- §46:977.7. Enrollment process
- §46:977.8. Eligibility; future federal legislation
- §46:977.9. Healthcare benefits; cost sharing requirements
- §46:977.10. Authority of the department; premiums
- §46:977.11. Right of recovery; assistance payments; medical expenses
- §46:977.12. Amendments or waivers of federal requirements
- §46:977.13. Repealed by Acts 2018, No. 612, §22, eff. July 1, 2020.
PART III. SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES -
TEFRA OPTION
- §46:977.21. Purpose
- §46:977.22. Definitions
- §46:977.23. TEFRA option established; application to federal Medicaid agency; limitation
- §46:977.24. Eligibility factors; benefits; premium payment program participation
- §46:977.25. Administrative rulemaking
PART IV. MEDICAID COVERAGE FOR DONOR HUMAN MILK
CHAPTER 8-A. HEALTH CARE REFORM ACT OF 2007
- §46:978. Short title; legislative intent
- §46:978.1. Definitions
- §46:978.2. Health care delivery system
- §46:978.3. Application for approval
- §46:978.4. Funding
- §46:979. Department responsibility
CHAPTER 8-B. LOUISIANA FIRST AMERICA NEXT
FREEDOM AND EMPOWERMENT PLAN
- §46:979.1. Title
- §46:979.2. Definitions
- §46:979.3. Legislative findings; purpose
- §46:979.4. Administration of the Louisiana First America Next Freedom and Empowerment Plan
- §46:979.5. Plan outcomes; reporting requirements
- §46:979.6. Termination
CHAPTER 9. INMATES OF CERTAIN INSTITUTIONS;
SPECIAL TREATMENT AND CARE
- §46:981. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 811, §34, eff. June 23, 2014.
- §46:982. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 811, §34, eff. June 23, 2014.
CHAPTER 9-A. VOCATIONAL COUNSELING FOR FOSTER CHILDREN
- §46:1001. Legislative findings
- §46:1002. Vocational testing and counseling; purpose; duties of the office of children and family services
CHAPTER 10. HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICTS
PART I. GENERAL PROVISIONS
- §46:1051. Authority to create and alter the boundaries of districts
- §46:1052. Objects of the districts
- §46:1053. Commission; qualification of members; appointment; vacancies; compensation; removal of commissioners; certain powers
- §46:1054. Officers; meetings
- §46:1055. Powers and duties of commission
- §46:1056. Hospital director and executives
- §46:1057. Duties of director
- §46:1058. Medical staff
- §46:1059. Petition for organization of district
- §46:1060. District to constitute body corporate; powers
- §46:1061. Procedure in organizing district
- §46:1062. Rules and regulations; contracts
- §46:1062.1. Contracts; Tensas Parish
- §46:1063. Domicile; service of citation
- §46:1064. Districts as political subdivisions; acquisition of land and physical facilities; special maintenance taxes; incurring debt; bonds; audits
- §46:1064.1. Hospital Service District No. 1 of Terrebonne Parish; sale or lease of hospital
- §46:1064.2. Hospital service districts in Jefferson Parish; sale or lease of hospitals
- §46:1065. Election on question of incurring debt, issuing bonds, and levying special tax
- §46:1066. Federal and state aid
- §46:1067. Districts comprising all or portions of two or more parishes; cooperative agreements
- §46:1068. Retirement system
- §46:1068.1. Employee insurance plans; payment by hospital service districts
- §46:1069. Hospital service district hospitals; contracts for materials, services, or supplies
- §46:1069.1. Hospital service districts; leasing and operating a licensed nursing home
PART II. COMPETITION
SUBPART A. ENHANCED ABILITY TO COMPETE
- §46:1071. Legislative findings and purpose
- §46:1072. Definitions
- §46:1073. Market strategies and strategic planning
- §46:1073.1. Hospital service districts; investments
- §46:1074. Medical office buildings and facilities leases; disposition of immovable property
- §46:1075. Advertising
- §46:1076. Medical staff representation on commission
- §46:1076.1. Mandatory ethics training
SUBPART B. CONTRACTS OR JOINT VENTURES
PART III. PARISH HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT FOR RAPIDES
- §46:1081. Repealed by Acts 2018, No. 661, §10.
- §46:1082. Repealed by Acts 2018, No. 661, §10.
- §46:1083. Repealed by Acts 2018, No. 661, §10.
PART IV. PARISH HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICTS
FOR EAST BATON ROUGE AND WEST FELICIANA
- §46:1091. Parish hospital service district; East Baton Rouge and West Feliciana
- §46:1092. Officers; meetings
- §46:1093. Commission; powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities
PART V. PARISH HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT
FOR THE PARISH OF ORLEANS
- §46:1094. Parish Hospital Service District for the parish of Orleans; creation; domicile; powers; duties; functions; responsibilities
- §46:1095. Board of commissioners; membership; appointment; terms; compensation; removal
- §46:1096. Officers; meetings
- §46:1097. Commission; powers, duties, responsibilities, limitations
PART VI. ST. TAMMANY PARISH HOSPITAL SERVICE
DISTRICT NO. 2
- §46:1098.1. St. Tammany Parish Service District No. 2; creation; boundaries; purpose
- §46:1098.2. Domicile and membership of the board of commissioners
- §46:1098.3. Nominating committee
- §46:1098.4. Board nominations by Slidell Memorial Hospital
- §46:1098.5. Appointing authority
- §46:1098.6. Qualifications of board of commissioners
- §46:1098.7. Rights, powers, and duties of board of commissioners
- §46:1098.8. Bylaws; compliance
- §46:1098.9. Board officers; powers, duties, and responsibilities
- §46:1098.10. Chief executive officer; appointment, powers, duties, and responsibilities
- §46:1098.11. Medical staff; appointment; duties, and responsibilities
- §46:1098.12. Sale of ownership or control of hospital
- §46:1098.13. Tax collection and allocation of proceeds
- §46:1098.14. Authority to issue bonds; continuation of prior obligations
- §46:1098.15. Contracts; cooperation
- §46:1098.16. Minority partner
- §46:1098.17. Liberal construction
- §46:1098.18. Miscellaneous
CHAPTER 10-A. MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIPS
- §46:1101. Parish hospitals and hospital service districts; medical scholarship program; establishment, administration, funding
- §46:1102. Scholarships; amount, number
- §46:1103. Eligibility for scholarship
- §46:1104. Application consideration; evaluation
- §46:1105. Warrant issued for scholarship
- §46:1106. Contract for scholarship; contingent
- §46:1107. Return to practice; area designation; notification
- §46:1108. Failure to comply; remittance; death cancellation; disability
- §46:1109. Waiver, suspension of obligation
- §46:1110. Repayment not required
- §46:1111. Suit for default
- §46:1112. Audit by legislative auditor
CHAPTER 10-B. NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS
- §46:1131. Parish hospitals and hospital service districts; nursing scholarship program; establishment, administration, funding
- §46:1132. Scholarships; amount; number
- §46:1133. Eligibility for scholarships
- §46:1134. Application consideration; evaluation
- §46:1135. Funds disbursement for scholarships
- §46:1136. Contract for scholarship; contingent
- §46:1137. Return to practice; area designated; notification
- §46:1138. Failure to comply; remittance; cancellation for death or permanent total disability
- §46:1139. Waiver; suspension of obligation
- §46:1140. Repayment not required
- §46:1141. Suit for default
- §46:1142. Audit by legislative auditor
CHAPTER 10-C. ALLIED HEALTH
PROFESSIONALS SCHOLARSHIPS
- §46:1151. Hospitals of hospital service districts and other political subdivisions; allied health profession scholarship program; establishment, administration; funding
- §46:1152. Scholarships; amount; number
- §46:1153. Eligibility for scholarship
- §46:1154. Application consideration; evaluation
- §46:1155. Funds disbursement for scholarships
- §46:1156. Contract for scholarship; contingent
- §46:1157. Return to practice; area designated; notification
- §46:1158. Failure to comply; remittance
- §46:1159. Waiver; suspension of obligation
- §46:1160. Repayment not required
- §46:1161. Suit for default
- §46:1162. Audit by legislative auditor
CHAPTER 10-D. HEALTHCARE SERVICE DISTRICT - LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, REGION IV
- §46:1191. Legislative intent
- §46:1192. Definitions
- §46:1193. Authority
- §46:1194. Purpose
- §46:1195. Powers and duties of governing board
- §46:1196. Governing board; membership; appointment; terms; compensation
CHAPTER 11. JUVENILE PROBATION SERVICE
- §46:1251. Juvenile probation; parole and intake services
- §46:1252. Repealed by Acts 1972, No. 682, §2
- §46:1253. Duties
- §46:1254. Repealed by Acts 1982, No. 541, §3
- §46:1255. Funds
- §46:1256. Additional personnel
- §46:1257. Repealed by Acts 1987, No. 613, §1.
- §46:1258. Referrals from federal government
- §46:1259. Restrictions on use of records
CHAPTER 12. SERVICES TO AUTISTIC PERSONS
- §46:1301. Services to autistic persons; center of excellence for autism spectrum disorder; responsibility
- §46:1302. §§1302 to 1304 Repealed by Acts 1958, No. 35, §2
CHAPTER 13. RUNAWAY AND HOMELESS YOUTH LAW
- §46:1351. Short title
- §46:1352. Definitions
- §46:1353. Notice to parent or guardian; reporting requirements to parent, legal custodian; seventy-two hours of safe harbor
- §46:1354. Powers and duties of approved program or facility; alternative living arrangements
- §46:1355. Confidentiality of records
- §46:1356. Limitation of liability
- §46:1357. §§1357 to 1361 Repealed by Acts 1968, No. 533, §8
CHAPTER 14. LICENSING SPECIALIZED PROVIDERS
- §46:1401. Short title
- §46:1402. Legislative intent; declaration of purpose and policy
- §46:1402.1. Licensing; prohibition of conflict of interest
- §46:1403. Definitions
- §46:1403.1. Extended stay for completion of educational courses or other programs
- §46:1404. Requirement of licensure
- §46:1405. Transitional provisions
- §46:1406. Licenses; application; temporary or provisional; fees
- §46:1407. Rules, regulations, and standards for licenses
- §46:1408. Repealed by Acts 2013, No. 179, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 2014.
- §46:1409. Repealed by Acts 2013, No. 179, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 2014.
- §46:1410. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 194, §3, eff. June 30, 2009.
- §46:1411. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 194, §3, eff. June 30, 2009.
- §46:1412. Repealed by Acts 2013, No. 179, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 2014.
- §46:1413. Repealed by Acts 2013, No. 179, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 2014.
- §46:1414. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 868, §6, eff. Oct. 1, 2014.
NOTE: Section heading eff. until the promulgation of certain rules by the Dept. of Children and Family Services. See Acts 2017, No. 348, §7.
- §46:1414.1. Disclosure requirements; penalties
- §46:1415. Facilities and agencies subject to regulation; exemptions
- §46:1416. Special, temporary, or continued care for children
- §46:1417. Inspections
- §46:1418. Complaints
- §46:1419. Revocation or refusal to renew license; written notice
- §46:1420. Refusal or revocation of license; appeal procedure
- §46:1421. Operating without or in violation of license; penalty
- §46:1422. Operating without or in violation of license; injunctive relief
- §46:1423. Removal of individuals from facility
- §46:1424. Repealed by Acts 2013, No. 179, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 2014.
- §46:1425. Adoption services; requirements for advertising; injunctive relief; exceptions; penalties
- §46:1426. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 868, §6, eff. Oct. 1, 2014.
- §46:1427. Parent-child relationship
- §46:1428. Immunization information; influenza
- §46:1429. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 868, §6, eff. Oct. 1, 2014.
- §46:1430. Operating in violation of regulations; penalties and fines
CHAPTER 14-A. MISSING AND EXPLOITED CHILDREN
- §46:1431. Missing and Exploited Children Information Clearinghouse; establishment; definitions
- §46:1432. Duties of the clearinghouse
- §46:1433. Notification of location of missing or exploited child
- §46:1434. Fingerprints, missing children
CHAPTER 14-B. CHILD CARE REGISTRATION
- §46:1441. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 868, §7, eff. Feb. 1, 2015.
- §46:1441.1. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 868, §7, eff. Feb. 1, 2015.
- §46:1441.2. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 868, §7, eff. Feb. 1, 2015.
- §46:1441.3. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 868, §7, eff. Feb. 1, 2015.
- §46:1441.4. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 868, §7, eff. Feb. 1, 2015.
- §46:1441.5. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 868, §7, eff. Feb. 1, 2015.
- §46:1441.6. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 868, §7, eff. Feb. 1, 2015.
- §46:1441.7. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 868, §7, eff. Feb. 1, 2015.
- §46:1441.8. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 868, §7, eff. Feb. 1, 2015.
- §46:1441.9. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 868, §7, eff. Feb. 1, 2015.
- §46:1441.10. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 868, §7, eff. Feb. 1, 2015.
- §46:1441.11. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 868, §7, eff. Feb. 1, 2015.
- §46:1441.12. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 868, §7, eff. Feb. 1, 2015.
- §46:1441.13. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 868, §7, eff. Feb. 1, 2015.
- §46:1441.14. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 868, §7, eff. Feb. 1, 2015.
CHAPTER 14-C. INTERGENERATIONAL CHILD CARE PROGRAM
- §46:1442. Legislative intent
- §46:1442.1. Definitions
- §46:1442.2. The office of children and family services; duties
- §46:1442.3. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 252, §4.
CHAPTER 14-D. ACCESS TO CHILD CARE FOR HOMELESS FAMILIES
- §46:1443. Short title
- §46:1443.1. Definitions
- §46:1443.2. Legislative findings; purposes
- §46:1443.3. Child Care and Development Fund state plan; access by homeless families to child care assistance
CHAPTER 14-E. CHILD CARE WORKERS
- §46:1445. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 868, §7, eff. Feb. 1, 2015.
- §46:1446. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 868, §7, eff. Feb. 1, 2015.
- §46:1447. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 868, §7, eff. Feb. 1, 2015.
- §46:1448. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 868, §7, eff. Feb. 1, 2015.
CHAPTER 15. CONTINUUM OF CARE FOR
CERTAIN PREGNANT WOMEN AND PARENTS
- §46:1451. Definitions
- §46:1452. Continuum of care program; purpose and goals; means of finance
- §46:1453. Services and supports; eligibility
- §46:1454. Reporting
- §46:1455. Rulemaking
- §46:1456. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 64, §2, eff. Oct. 1, 2010.
- §46:1457. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 64, §2, eff. Oct. 1, 2010.
- §46:1458. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 64, §2, eff. Oct. 1, 2010.
- §46:1459. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 64, §2, eff. Oct. 1, 2010.
CHAPTER 16. PARISH VOLUNTARY COUNCILS ON THE AGING
- §46:1601. Authorization
- §46:1602. Issuance of charter by the secretary of state; organization and operations; authority to receive public funds; liability
- §46:1603. Officers
- §46:1604. Functions of councils; subcommittees
- §46:1605. Local councils subject to policies and regulations of the office; revocation or surrender of charters
- §46:1606. Annual appropriation
- §46:1607. Silver-haired legislature
- §46:1608. Senior centers; appropriation; allocation of funds; parish-specific provisions
- §46:1608.1. Jefferson Council on Aging; allocation of services among certain local centers; conditions
CHAPTER 17. LOUISIANA BOARD OF INSTITUTIONS
- §46:1651. Transfer of functions of Bureau of Probation and Parole and Board of Parole
- §46:1652. Additional duties
- §46:1653. Investigations and reports
- §46:1654. Effect of transfer
- §46:1655. Transfer of records, money and equipment
- §46:1656. Transfer of employees
CHAPTER 18. INTERSTATE COMPACT ON THE
PLACEMENT OF CHILDREN
- §46:1700. REPEALED BY ACTS 1991, NO. 235, §17, EFF. JAN. 1, 1992.
- §46:1701. REPEALED BY ACTS 1991, NO. 235, §17, EFF. JAN. 1, 1992.
- §46:1702. REPEALED BY ACTS 1991, NO. 235, §17, EFF. JAN. 1, 1992.
- §46:1703. REPEALED BY ACTS 1991, NO. 235, §17, EFF. JAN. 1, 1992.
- §46:1704. REPEALED BY ACTS 1991, NO. 235, §17, EFF. JAN. 1, 1992.
- §46:1705. REPEALED BY ACTS 1991, NO. 235, §17, EFF. JAN. 1, 1992.
- §46:1706. REPEALED BY ACTS 1991, NO. 235, §17, EFF. JAN. 1, 1992.
CHAPTER 19. ABLE ACCOUNT PROGRAM FOR
DISABILITY-RELATED EXPENSES
- §46:1721. Repealed by Acts 2016, No. 604, §3.
- §46:1722. Repealed by Acts 2016, No. 604, §3.
- §46:1723. Repealed by Acts 2016, No. 604, §3.
- §46:1724. Repealed by Acts 2015, No. 411, §4, eff. July 1, 2015.
- §46:1725. Repealed by Acts 2016, No. 604, §3.
- §46:1726. Repealed by Acts 2016, No. 604, §3.
- §46:1727. Repealed by Acts 2016, No. 604, §3.
- §46:1728. Repealed by Acts 2016, No. 604, §3.
- §46:1729. Repealed by Acts 2016, No. 604, §3.
- §46:1730. Repealed by Acts 2016, No. 604, §3.
- §46:1731. Reserved
CHAPTER 20. HEALTH AND WELFARE
PART I. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ADVISORY COUNCIL
PART II. LOUISIANA COUNCIL FOR STATEWIDE
PLANNING FOR PHYSICIAN MANPOWER
PART III. SUBSIDY FOR ADOPTED CHILDREN
- §46:1790. Repealed by Acts 2013, No. 66, §2, eff. May 31, 2013.
- §46:1791. Repealed by Acts 2013, No. 66, §2, eff. May 31, 2013.
- §46:1792. Repealed by Acts 2013, No. 66, §2, eff. May 31, 2013.
- §46:1793. Repealed by Acts 2013, No. 66, §2, eff. May 31, 2013.
- §46:1794. Repealed by Acts 2013, No. 66, §2, eff. May 31, 2013.
- §46:1795. REPEALED BY ACTS 1991, NO. 235, §17, EFF. JAN. 1, 1992.
CHAPTER 21. CRIME VICTIMS REPARATIONS
- §46:1801. Short title
- §46:1802. Definitions
- §46:1803. Crime Victims Reparations Board
- §46:1804. Eligibility to apply for reparations
- §46:1805. Crimes to which Chapter applies
- §46:1806. Application; requirements; confidentiality
- §46:1807. Powers and duties of board; staff
- §46:1808. Procedure by the board; public hearings; right to counsel
- §46:1809. Criteria for making awards; prohibitions; authority to deny or reduce awards
- §46:1810. Amount of reparations award
- §46:1811. Reparation order; terms and conditions
- §46:1812. Finality of decision
- §46:1813. Emergency awards
- §46:1814. Effect of reparations award on right to recover damages in civil action; repayment of award
- §46:1815. Recovery from the criminal
- §46:1816. Crime Victims Reparations Fund; creation; sources and use of funds
- §46:1817. Notification to potential applicants
- §46:1818. Report to legislature and governor
- §46:1819. Penalty for fraud
- §46:1820. Attorney fees
- §46:1821. Limited liability of the state
- §46:1822. Forensic medical exams; reimbursement
CHAPTER 21-A. CRIMINAL VICTIMS ESCROW ACCOUNT
- §46:1831. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 888, §1.
- §46:1832. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 888, §1.
- §46:1833. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 888, §1.
- §46:1834. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 888, §1.
- §46:1835. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 888, §1.
- §46:1836. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 888, §1.
- §46:1837. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 888, §1.
- §46:1838. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 888, §1.
- §46:1839. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 888, §1.
CHAPTER 21-B. RIGHTS OF CRIME VICTIMS
AND WITNESSES
- §46:1841. Legislative intent
- §46:1842. Definitions
- §46:1843. Eligibility of victims
- §46:1844. Basic rights for victim and witness
- §46:1845. Additional rights for victims of sexual assaults; notification of rights
- §46:1846. Communication between offender and victim prohibited; exceptions
CHAPTER 21-C. PROFITS FROM CRIME OR NOTORIETY
- §46:1851. Definitions
- §46:1852. Profits relative to criminal acts or notoriety
- §46:1853. Distribution of escrow account funds
- §46:1854. Persons eligible for awards
- §46:1855. Victim's notice of intent to file a claim
- §46:1856. Notice to victims
- §46:1857. Actions to defeat purposes of Chapter prohibited
CHAPTER 21-D. FAMILY JUSTICE CENTERS
- §46:1860. Purpose
- §46:1861. Family justice centers
- §46:1862. Confidentiality; information sharing
- §46:1863. Immunity from liability
CHAPTER 22. DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICES
PART I. IN GENERAL
- §46:1901. Definitions
- §46:1902. Repealed by Acts 1984, No. 567, §9, eff. Jan. 1, 1985.
- §46:1903. Purpose
- §46:1904. Repealed by Acts 1978, No. 786, §7, eff. July 17, 1978
- §46:1905. Powers and duties of department
- §46:1906. Delinquents and children in need of services; custody, supervision, and services
- §46:1906.1. Services for children in need of supervision
- §46:1906.2. Interdepartmental cooperation
- §46:1907. Runaway children; services, care, investigation by division
- §46:1907.1. Repealed by Acts 1984, No. 567, §9, eff. Jan. 1, 1985.
- §46:1908. Repealed by Acts 1978, No. 786, §7, eff. July 17, 1978
- §46:1909. Program planning, development, and evaluation
- §46:1910. Coordination of services
- §46:1911. Repealed by Acts 1978, No. 786, §7, eff. July 17, 1978
- §46:1912. Repealed by Acts 1984, No. 567, §9, eff. Jan. 1, 1985.
- §46:1913. §§1913 to 1915 Repealed by Acts 1978, No. 786, §7, eff. July 17, 1978
- §46:1916. Repealed by Acts 1984, No. 567, §9, eff. Jan. 1, 1985.
- §46:1917. Cooperation by other state departments and agencies
- §46:1918. Information from other agencies
- §46:1919. Reports by the department
- §46:1920. Repealed by Acts 1984, No. 567, §9, eff. Jan. 1, 1985.
- §46:1921. Receipt of federal funds
- §46:1922. Making and maintaining written records
- §46:1923. Restrictions on use of records
- §46:1924. §§1924, 1925 Repealed by Acts 1978, No. 786, §7, eff. July 17, 1978
- §46:1926. Delegation of authority
PART II. MULTIPARISH JUVENILE DETENTION
HOME DISTRICTS
- §46:1931. Creation of multiparish juvenile detention homes
- §46:1932. Multiparish juvenile detention homes; designation
- §46:1933. Organization and powers
- §46:1934. Board of governors; membership; officers
- §46:1935. Powers and duties of board of governors
- §46:1936. Use of multiparish juvenile detention home
- §46:1937. Authority to accept allocated funds
- §46:1938. Parish appropriations for multiparish juvenile detention homes; budgets
PART III. CHILDREN AND YOUTH PLANNING BOARDS
- §46:1941.1. Short title
- §46:1941.2. Purpose; role of Children's Cabinet
- §46:1941.3. Definitions
- §46:1941.4. Repealed by Acts 2004, No. 555, §2.
- §46:1941.5. Participation
- §46:1941.6. Repealed by Acts 2004, No. 555, §2.
- §46:1941.7. Repealed by Acts 2004, No. 555, §2.
- §46:1941.8. Children and youth services advisory boards; members; duties
- §46:1941.9. Repealed by Acts 2004, No. 555, §2.
- §46:1941.10. Repealed by Acts 2004, No. 555, §2.
- §46:1941.11. Repealed by Acts 2004, No. 555, §2.
- §46:1941.12. Repealed by Acts 2004, No. 555, §2.
- §46:1941.13. Repealed by Acts 2004, No. 555, §2.
CHAPTER 23. RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
- §46:1951. Statement of policy
- §46:1952. Definitions
- §46:1953. Use of public facilities; equal accommodations; service dogs
- §46:1954. Housing accommodations; full and equal access; degree of care; service dogs
- §46:1955. Service dog trainers and puppy raisers; rights; liability
- §46:1956. Violation of rights; injury or interference with a service dog; penalties; civil action; damages; cost and attorney fees
- §46:1957. Precautions for operators of motor vehicles approaching pedestrians with disabilities
- §46:1958. Exemption from license fee; service dog
- §46:1959. Scope of Chapter
CHAPTER 24. ADULT DAY CARE CENTERS
- §46:1971. Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 483, §2, eff. July 12, 2005.
- §46:1972. Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 483, §2, eff. July 12, 2005.
- §46:1973. Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 483, §2, eff. July 12, 2005.
- §46:1974. Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 483, §2, eff. July 12, 2005.
- §46:1975. Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 483, §2, eff. July 12, 2005.
- §46:1976. Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 483, §2, eff. July 12, 2005.
- §46:1977. Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 483, §2, eff. July 12, 2005.
- §46:1978. Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 483, §2, eff. July 12, 2005.
- §46:1979. Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 483, §2, eff. July 12, 2005.
- §46:1980. Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 483, §2, eff. July 12, 2005.
- §46:1991. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 252, §4.
- §46:1992. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 252, §4.
- §46:1993. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 252, §4.
- §46:1994. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 252, §4.
- §46:1995. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 252, §4.
- §46:1996. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 252, §4.
CHAPTER 26. VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION
- §46:2101. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 939, §11, eff. July 1, 2010.
- §46:2102. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 939, §11, eff. July 1, 2010.
- §46:2103. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 939, §11, eff. July 1, 2010.
- §46:2104. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 939, §11, eff. July 1, 2010.
- §46:2105. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 939, §11, eff. July 1, 2010.
- §46:2106. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 939, §11, eff. July 1, 2010.
CHAPTER 27. BUREAU FOR HANDICAPPED PERSONS
- §46:2111. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 811, §34, eff. June 23, 2014.
- §46:2112. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 811, §34, eff. June 23, 2014.
- §46:2113. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 811, §34, eff. June 23, 2014.
- §46:2114. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 811, §34, eff. June 23, 2014.
- §46:2115. Repealed by Acts 1989, No. 662, §8, eff. July 7, 1989.
CHAPTER 27-A. PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANCE SERVICES
- §46:2116. Purpose
- §46:2116.1. Definitions
- §46:2116.2. State Personal Assistance Services Program; creation; eligibility requirements; evaluation
- §46:2116.3. Subsidy; eligibility; status
- §46:2116.4. Appeal procedure; judicial review
- §46:2116.5. Rules; program retroactive
CHAPTER 28. PROTECTION FROM FAMILY VIOLENCE ACT
PART I. FAMILY VIOLENCE SHELTERS
- §46:2121. Statement of purpose
- §46:2121.1. Definitions
- §46:2122. Program creation
- §46:2123. Program functions; duties
- §46:2124. Community shelters; funding; services
- §46:2124.1. Privileged communications and records
- §46:2125. Evaluation; reports
- §46:2126. Programs for victims of family violence; creation
- §46:2127. Programs for victims of family violence; administration
- §46:2128. Eligibility requirements for local family violence programs
PART II. DOMESTIC ABUSE ASSISTANCE
- §46:2131. Purposes
- §46:2132. Definitions
- §46:2133. Jurisdiction; venue; standing
- §46:2134. Petition
- §46:2135. Temporary restraining order
- §46:2136. Protective orders; content; modification; service
- §46:2136.1. Costs paid by abuser
- §46:2136.2. Louisiana Protective Order Registry
- §46:2136.3. Prohibition on the possession of firearms by a person against whom a protective order is issued
- §46:2137. Repealed by Acts 2018, No. 367, §4, eff. Oct. 1, 2018.
- §46:2138. Assistance; clerk of court; domestic abuse advocate
- §46:2139. Other relief not affected
- §46:2140. Law enforcement officers; duties
- §46:2141. Reporting
- §46:2142. Immunity
- §46:2143. Use of electronic monitoring of offenders; pilot program
PART III. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION COMMISSION
- §46:2145. Creation; purpose and duties of the commission
- §46:2146. Composition of the commission
- §46:2147. Meetings
PART IV. STATE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COALITION
CHAPTER 28-A. PROTECTION FROM DATING VIOLENCE ACT
CHAPTER 28-B. HUMAN TRAFFICKING
PART I. HUMAN TRAFFICKING VICTIMS
- §46:2161. Human trafficking victims services plan; children
- §46:2161.1. Human trafficking victims services plan; adults
- §46:2162. Assistance to victims of human trafficking
- §46:2163. Civil cause of action for victims of human trafficking
PART II. HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION COMMISSION
AND ADVISORY BOARD
- §46:2165. Louisiana Human Trafficking Prevention Commission
- §46:2166. Composition of the commission
- §46:2167. Meetings
- §46:2168. Human Trafficking Prevention Commission Advisory Board
PART III. OFFICE OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION
CHAPTER 28-C. PROTECTION FROM STALKING ACT
- §46:2171. Statement of purpose
- §46:2171.1. Jurisdiction
- §46:2172. Definitions
- §46:2173. Protection from stalking
- §46:2174. Assistance to victims of stalking
CHAPTER 28-D. PROTECTION FOR VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT ACT
- §46:2181. Legislative purpose
- §46:2182. Short title
- §46:2183. Protection from sexual assault; temporary restraining order
- §46:2184. Definitions
- §46:2185. Jurisdiction; venue
- §46:2186. Assistance; clerk of court; sexual assault advocate
- §46:2187. Privileged communications and records
- §46:2188. Other relief not affected
CHAPTER 29. TRANSPORTATION AID FOR PERSONS WHO ARE ELDERLY AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
- §46:2200. Transportation assistance for persons who are elderly and persons with disabilities
- §46:2201. Persons who are elderly and persons with disabilities; capital acquisitions; definitions
- §46:2202. Authorization for matching funds
- §46:2203. Coordination of services
- §46:2204. Eligible private nonprofit organizations
- §46:2205. Nondiscrimination of policy
- §46:2206. Rules and regulations
CHAPTER 30. CIVIL RIGHTS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
- §46:2251. Short title
- §46:2252. Purpose
- §46:2253. Definitions
- §46:2254. Nondiscrimination policy in educational facilities, real estate transactions, and state-funded programs
- §46:2255. Construction
- §46:2256. Complaints; filing procedure; compensation
CHAPTER 30-A. IDENTIFICATION OF HEARING
LOSS IN INFANTS LAW
- §46:2261. Short title
- §46:2262. Purpose
- §46:2262.1. Bill of Rights
- §46:2263. Definitions
- §46:2264. Identification of hearing loss in infants
- §46:2265. Advisory council creation; membership; terms; quorum; compensation
- §46:2266. Powers, duties, functions of the advisory council
- §46:2267. Effective date; rules and regulations
CHAPTER 31. GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF INDIAN AFFAIRS
- §46:2301. Creation; personnel
- §46:2302. Powers, duties, functions
- §46:2303. State/tribal compacts; authority of governor
- §46:2304. Tribal-State Class III gaming compact; notice prior to signing
- §46:2305. Native American Commission; creation; membership; compensation
CHAPTER 32. THE LOUISIANA COMMISSION FOR THE DEAF
- §46:2351. Definitions
- §46:2352. Creation; board membership; terms; compensation
- §46:2353. Duties
- §46:2354. Employees
- §46:2355. Funds
- §46:2356. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 128, §3.
CHAPTER 32-A. LOUISIANA INTERPRETER'S LAW
- §46:2361. Purpose
- §46:2362. Definitions
- §46:2363. Waiver
- §46:2364. Interpreter/transliterator required
- §46:2365. Determination of interpreter's/transliterator's qualifications
- §46:2366. Intermediary interpreter/transliterator to be used
- §46:2367. Interpreter/transliterator in full view
- §46:2368. Coordination of interpreter/transliterator requests
- §46:2369. Oath of interpreter
- §46:2370. Compensation
- §46:2371. Privileged communications
- §46:2372. Visual recording
CHAPTER 33. COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT FUND
- §46:2390. REPEALED BY ACTS 1992, NO. 984, §18.
- §46:2391. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 811, §34, eff. June 23, 2014.
- §46:2392. REPEALED BY ACTS 1992, NO. 984, §18.
- §46:2393. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 811, §34, eff. June 23, 2014.
- §46:2394. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 811, §34, eff. June 23, 2014.
- §46:2395. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 811, §34, eff. June 23, 2014.
- §46:2396. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 811, §34, eff. June 23, 2014.
- §46:2397. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 811, §34, eff. June 23, 2014.
NOTE: Chapter 34 Heading eff. until July 1, 2022. See Acts 2021, No. 114.
CHAPTER 34. CHILDREN'S TRUST FUND ACT
NOTE: Chapter 34 Heading as amended by Acts 2021, No. 114, eff. July 1, 2022.
CHAPTER 34. CHILDREN'S TRUST DEDICATED FUND ACCOUNT ACT
- §46:2401. Purpose; short title
- §46:2402. Definitions
- §46:2403. Creation of the Children's Trust Dedicated Fund Account
- §46:2404. Louisiana Children's Trust Fund Board; created; membership
- §46:2405. Louisiana Children's Trust Fund Board; staff; duties
- §46:2405.1. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 252, §4.
- §46:2406. Comprehensive state plan for child abuse prevention
NOTE: Section Heading eff. until July 1, 2022. See Acts 2021, No. 114.
CHAPTER 35. FOSTER CARE REVIEW BOARDS
- §46:2411. Definitions
- §46:2412. Local foster care review boards; creation; appointment
- §46:2413. Guidelines for appointment; terms; removal of members; chairman and vice-chairman; place and frequency of meetings
- §46:2414. Compensation; support services
- §46:2415. Training of local citizen review boards
- §46:2416. Confidentiality; penalties
- §46:2417. Notification to local citizen review board of new cases
- §46:2418. REPEALED BY ACTS 1991, NO. 235, §17, EFF. JAN. 1, 1992.
- §46:2419. REPEALED BY ACTS 1991, NO. 235, §17, EFF. JAN. 1, 1992.
- §46:2420. Progress reports by foster parents, agencies and institutions; filing
- §46:2421. Local citizen review board access to records; assistance of court
- §46:2422. REPEALED BY ACTS 1991, NO. 235, §17, EFF. JAN. 1, 1992.
- §46:2423. Recommendations by local citizen review boards concerning services, policies, procedures and laws
- §46:2424. State citizen review board; creation; appointment; terms; meetings
- §46:2425. Duties and powers of state citizen review board
- §46:2426. Operational costs for citizen review boards
- §46:2427. REPEALED BY ACTS 1991, NO. 235, §17, EFF. JAN. 1, 1992.
- §46:2428. Application; appropriations
- §46:2431. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 252, §4.
- §46:2432. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 252, §4.
- §46:2433. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 252, §4.
- §46:2434. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 252, §4.
CHAPTER 36. LOUISIANA SENIOR CITIZENS TRUST FUND
- §46:2451. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1185, §10, eff. July 1, 2002.
- §46:2452. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1185, §10, eff. July 1, 2002.
- §46:2453. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1185, §10, eff. July 1, 2002.
- §46:2500. Repealed by Acts 2015, No. 401, §6(B).
- §46:2501. Repealed by Acts 2015, No. 401, §6(B).
- §46:2502. Repealed by Acts 2015, No. 401, §6(B).
- §46:2503. Repealed by Acts 2015, No. 401, §6(B).
- §46:2504. Repealed by Acts 2015, No. 401, §6(B).
- §46:2505. Repealed by Acts 2015, No. 401, §6(B).
CHAPTER 38. THE COUNCIL TO PREVENT
CHEMICALLY EXPOSED INFANTS
- §46:2511. Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 428, §3, eff. July 1, 2005.
- §46:2512. Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 428, §3, eff. July 1, 2005.
- §46:2513. Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 428, §3, eff. July 1, 2005.
- §46:2514. Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 428, §3, eff. July 1, 2005.
CHAPTER 39. WOMEN'S POLICY
- §46:2521. Governor's office on women's policy
- §46:2522. Powers and duties
- §46:2523. Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 668, §4, eff. June 27, 2003.
- §46:2524. Budget review
- §46:2525. Louisiana Women's Policy and Research Commission
- §46:2525.1. Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 815, §5.
- §46:2526. Office on women's health and community health; assistant secretary; duties and functions
CHAPTER 40. LOUISIANA AIDS TRUST FUND
- §46:2531. REPEALED BY ACTS 1992, NO. 984, §18.
- §46:2532. REPEALED BY ACTS 1992, NO. 984, §18.
- §46:2533. Repealed by Acts 1989, No. 662, §12, eff. Aug. 15, 1989.
- §46:2534. REPEALED BY ACTS 1992, NO. 984, §18.
CHAPTER 41. EVALUATION OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE
- §46:2541. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.
- §46:2542. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.
- §46:2543. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.
- §46:2544. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.
- §46:2545. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.
CHAPTER 42. AGENCY COOPERATION IN PREVENTION OF TEEN
PREGNANCY AND SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES
- §46:2551. Declaration of purpose
- §46:2552. Prevention of teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases; agency cooperation
- §46:2553. Report
- §46:2554. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.
- §46:2555. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.
- §46:2556. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.
- §46:2557. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.
- §46:2558. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.
- §46:2559. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.
- §46:2560. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.
- §46:2561. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.
- §46:2562. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.
- §46:2563. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.
CHAPTER 43. TASK FORCE FOR MAXIMUM UTILIZATION
OF EMERGENCY ROOM FACILITY AT CHARITY HOSPITAL
OF LOUISIANA AT NEW ORLEANS(TERMINATED)
[Effective Date: Chapter terminated June 30, 1991, see §2576]
- §46:2571. Declaration of purpose
- §46:2572. Task Force for Maximum Utilization of the Emergency Room Facility at Charity Hospital at New Orleans; creation; appointments of members; terms; officers; compensation; meetings; domicile
- §46:2573. Powers and duties
- §46:2574. Report
- §46:2575. Cooperation by other state entities
- §46:2576. Termination date
CHAPTER 44. OFFICE OF DISABILITY AFFAIRS
- §46:2581. Creation; personnel
- §46:2582. Powers and duties
- §46:2583. Disability Affairs Trust Fund
- §46:2584. Accessible parking privileges investigation committee
CHAPTER 44-A. OFFICE OF THE STATE
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COORDINATOR
- §46:2591. Creation; personnel
- §46:2592. Definitions
- §46:2593. Powers and duties
- §46:2594. Mandatory policy ensuring compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act
- §46:2595. Mandatory training requirements
- §46:2596. Mandatory reports for Americans with Disabilities Act
- §46:2597. State as a model employer
- RS 46:2598 - [Reserved.]
- RS 46:2599 - [Reserved.]
CHAPTER 45. CHILDREN'S CABINET
PART I. GENERALLY
PART II. CHILDREN'S CABINET, CHILDREN'S
BUDGET, AND AFFILIATED BOARDS
- §46:2601. Legislative findings and intent
- §46:2602. Children's Cabinet; creation; purpose
- §46:2603. Children's Cabinet; powers and duties
- §46:2604. Children's budget; preparation and submission
- §46:2605. Children's Cabinet Advisory Board
- §46:2605.1. Council on the Status of Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
- §46:2605.2. Council; responsibilities and duties
- §46:2605.3. Status of Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Fund
- §46:2605.4. Council on the Children of Incarcerated Parents
- §46:2605.5. CIP Council; duties
- §46:2605.6. Children of Incarcerated Parents and Caregivers Fund
- §46:2606. Construction; local governing authorities
- §46:2607. Repealed by Acts 2020, No. 284, §2, eff. June 11, 2020.
PART III. LOUISIANA CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND
FAMILIES INVESTMENT FUND
- §46:2608. Purposes and intent
- §46:2609. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 834, §13, eff. July 1, 2012.
- §46:2610. Community-based, school-based, and regionally based sanctions and services grant program
CHAPTER 46. LOUISIANA COUNCIL ON OBESITY
PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT
- §46:2611. Repealed by Acts 2013, No. 184, §7(B).
- §46:2612. Repealed by Acts 2013, No. 184, §7(B).
- §46:2613. Repealed by Acts 2013, No. 184, §7(B).
- §46:2614. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.
- §46:2615. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.
CHAPTER 46. HEALTH ACTION PLANS
- §46:2616. Diabetes annual action plan; submission; content
- §46:2617. Obesity annual action plan; submission; content
- §46:2618. Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 815, §5.
CHAPTER 47. LOUISIANA MEDICAL ASSISTANCE TRUST FUND
- §46:2621. Purpose
- §46:2622. Definitions
- §46:2623. Louisiana Medical Assistance Trust Fund
- §46:2624. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 438, §9(B).
- §46:2625. Fees on healthcare providers; disposition of fees
- §46:2626. Fees on emergency ground ambulance service providers; disposition of fees
CHAPTER 48. LOUISIANA TRAUMATIC HEAD AND
SPINAL CORD INJURY TRUST FUND
- §46:2631. Purpose
- §46:2632. Definitions
- §46:2633. Traumatic Head and Spinal Cord Injury Trust Fund
- §46:2634. Traumatic Head and Spinal Cord Injury Trust Fund Advisory Board; creation; membership
- §46:2635. Expenditures
CHAPTER 49. LOUISIANA INMATE ARTS TRUST FUND
- §46:2640. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1185, §8, eff. July 1, 2001.
- §46:2641. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1185, §8, eff. July 1, 2001.
- §46:2642. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1185, §8, eff. July 1, 2001.
- §46:2643. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1185, §8, eff. July 1, 2001.
CHAPTER 50. LOUISIANA BLIND VENDORS
TRUST FUND
- §46:2651. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 939, §11, eff. July 1, 2010.
- §46:2652. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 939, §11, eff. July 1, 2010.
- §46:2653. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 939, §11, eff. July 1, 2010.
- §46:2654. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 939, §11, eff. July 1, 2010.
- §46:2655. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 939, §11, eff. July 1, 2010.
CHAPTER 51. CAPITAL AREA HUMAN SERVICES DISTRICT
- §46:2661. Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 373, §4, eff. June 21, 2008.
- §46:2662. Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 373, §4, eff. June 21, 2008.
- §46:2663. Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 373, §4, eff. June 21, 2008.
- §46:2664. Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 373, §4, eff. June 21, 2008.
- §46:2665. Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 373, §4, eff. June 21, 2008.
- §46:2666. Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 373, §4, eff. June 21, 2008.
- §46:2671. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 252, §4.
- §46:2672. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 252, §4.
- §46:2673. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 252, §4.
- §46:2674. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 252, §4.
- §46:2675. Repealed by Acts 2006, No. 713, §4, eff. July 1, 2006.
- §46:2681. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 811, §34, eff. June 23, 2014.
- §46:2682. Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 483, §2, eff. July 12, 2005.
- §46:2683. Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 483, §2, eff. July 12, 2005.
- §46:2684. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1185, §8, eff. July 1, 2001.
- §46:2685. Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 483, §2, eff. July 12, 2005.
CHAPTER 54. MEDICAID TRUST FUND FOR THE ELDERLY
CHAPTER 55. CHILDREN'S PRODUCT SAFETY ACT
- §46:2701. Short title
- §46:2702. Definitions
- §46:2703. Sale of unsafe children's products prohibited
- §46:2704. Unsafe children's product defined
- §46:2705. Listing of unsafe children's products
- §46:2706. Prohibited activity; notifications; posting of listing
- §46:2707. Revocation or refusal to renew a license or certificate of registration
- §46:2708. Penalties
- §46:2709. Enforcement actions
- §46:2710. Other remedies
- §46:2711. Rules and regulations
CHAPTER 56. REIMBURSEMENT OF MEDICAID
SCHOOL-BASED ADMINISTRATIVE CLAIMING
- §46:2721. Intergovernmental transfers to school boards for administrative claims
- §46:2722. Intergovernmental transfer program
CHAPTER 57. HEALTH TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 58. REIMBURSEMENT METHODOLOGY FOR
NURSING HOMES
- §46:2741. Legislative findings and purpose
- §46:2742. Case mix reimbursement
- §46:2743. Specialty services; exempted
- §46:2744. Development of the plan; rules and regulations
CHAPTER 59. JUVENILE JUSTICE REFORM ACT
IMPLEMENTATION COMMISSION
- §46:2751. Juvenile Justice Reform Act Implementation Commission; creation; composition; duties
- §46:2752. Rules; meetings; officers
- §46:2753. Compensation; receipt and expenditure of funds
- §46:2754. Commission authority generally; staff services; state agency assistance
- §46:2755. Powers and duties
- §46:2756. Reports; recommendations
- §46:2757. Single state entity for children; additional duties and functions
CHAPTER 59-A. IMPROVED OUTCOMES FOR AT-RISK YOUTHS ACT
- §46:2758. Short title
- §46:2758.1. Legislative findings
- §46:2758.2. Integrated case management planning system; creation; membership; duties and responsibilities
- §46:2761. Redesignated as R.S. 40:1242 by Acts 2022, No. 271, §9B.
CHAPTER 61. CARE FOR EVACUATED PATIENTS PROGRAM
CHAPTER 62. CHILD POVERTY PREVENTION COUNCIL FOR LOUISIANA
- §46:2801. Repealed by Acts 2017, No. 237, §3.
- §46:2802. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 834, §13, eff. July 1, 2012.
CHAPTER 63. UMBILICAL CORD BLOOD BANKING
- §46:2881. Short title
- §46:2882. Umbilical Cord Blood Banking Program; establishment; duties of the Louisiana Department of Health; funding
- §46:2891. Redesignated as R.S. 40:1244.1 by Acts 2022, No. 271, §9C.
CHAPTER 65. COMMUNITY HOSPITAL STABILIZATION FUND
CHAPTER 66. COUNCIL ON THE STATUS OF GRANDPARENTS
RAISING GRANDCHILDREN
- §46:2911. Repealed by Acts 2016, No. 301, §3, eff. June 2, 2016.
- §46:2912. Repealed by Acts 2016, No. 301, §3, eff. June 2, 2016.
- §46:2913. Repealed by Acts 2016, No. 301, §3, eff. June 2, 2016.
CHAPTER 67. INDIVIDUALS WITH A TERMINAL CONDITION
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