LEGISLATIVE FISCAL OFFICE
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note On: SB 55 SLS 24RS 279
Bill Text Version: ENROLLED
Opp. Chamb. Action:
Proposed Amd.:
Sub. Bill For.:
Date: May 17, 2024 11:32 AM Author: CARTER, GARY
Dept./Agy.: LDH
Subject: Post-birth Information Analyst: Shawn Hotstream
HEALTH CARE EN NO IMPACT See Note Page 1 of 1
Provides relative to post-birth information. (8/1/24)
Proposed law requires all hospitals and birthing centers that provide labor and delivery services, prior to discharge following
birth, to provide the mother and her family members information about post-birth warning signs, including symptoms and
available resources.
The Louisiana Department of Health shall make the information available to hospitals and birthing centers and shall include
the information on the department’s website.
EXPENDITURES 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 5 -YEAR TOTAL
State Gen. Fd. SEE BELOW SEE BELOW SEE BELOW SEE BELOW SEE BELOW
Agy. Self-Gen. $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Ded./Other $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Federal Funds $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Local Funds $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Annual Total
REVENUES 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 5 -YEAR TOTAL
State Gen. Fd. $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Agy. Self-Gen. $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Ded./Other $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Federal Funds $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Local Funds $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Annual Total $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
EXPENDITURE EXPLANATION
There is no anticipated direct material effect on governmental expenditures as a result of this measure. To the extent LDH
will only be required to provide post-birth information on the department’s website, there is no projected fiscal impact. The
fiscal note assumes the department will not be required to provide hardcopy materials to the hospitals for the purpose of
providing handouts to mothers and family members.
REVENUE EXPLANATION
There is no anticipated direct material effect on governmental revenues as a result of this measure.
Senate Dual Referral Rules House
13.5.1 >= $100,000 Annual Fiscal Cost {S & H} 6.8(F)(1) >= $100,000 SGF Fiscal Cost {H & S}
Patrice Thomas
13.5.2 >= $500,000 Annual Tax or Fee 6.8(G) >= $500,000 Tax or Fee Increase
Change {S & H} or a Net Fee Decrease {S} Deputy Fiscal Officer