House Bill No. [insert number] introduced by Representative Boyd aims to enhance health insurance coverage for mental health counseling services specifically for victims of rape. The bill enacts a new provision, R.S. 22:1056.1, which mandates that any health coverage plan delivered or issued in Louisiana that includes mental health services must also provide coverage for mental health counseling for rape victims, as outlined in existing law (R.S. 37:1101 et seq.).

Additionally, the bill stipulates that if a victim conceives and gives birth to a child as a result of rape, the mental health counseling services must include at least one year of postpartum psychosis screenings. This legislation seeks to ensure that victims receive the necessary mental health support and follow-up care related to their traumatic experiences.