House Bill No. by Representative Echols enacts a new provision in Louisiana law regarding facility need reviews for healthcare providers. Specifically, it adds a new category under R.S. 40:2116(B) that mandates facility need reviews for residential substance abuse treatment providers, with the exception of those that offer services specifically to women and adolescents. This change aims to ensure that the need for new or additional facilities, programs, services, or beds is properly assessed for these types of healthcare providers.

The bill does not include any deletions from existing law but introduces the new requirement to enhance oversight and planning in the healthcare sector, particularly in the area of substance abuse treatment. By establishing this review process, the legislation seeks to improve the allocation of resources and ensure that the needs of the community are met effectively.