House Bill No. by Representative Boyd aims to enhance health insurance coverage for victims of rape by mandating that health coverage plans delivered or issued in Louisiana provide mental health counseling services. Specifically, the bill enacts R.S. 22:1056.1, which requires that these plans include coverage for mental health counseling as outlined in existing law (R.S. 37:1101 et seq.) for victims of rape.

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 also encompass at least one year of postpartum psychosis screenings. This legislation seeks to ensure that victims receive comprehensive mental health support in the aftermath of such traumatic experiences.