The bill amends various sections of Louisiana law related to the Louisiana Tumor Registry, specifically updating definitions, powers, and duties associated with the registry and its advisory board. Key changes include the replacement of references to the "Louisiana Cancer and Lung Trust Fund" with the "Louisiana Cancer Advisory Board" throughout the text. New definitions are introduced, such as "Tumor registry," "Cancer registry program," and "statewide registry program," which collectively refer to the Louisiana Tumor Registry. Additionally, the bill establishes requirements for hospitals and healthcare providers to report cancer cases and related data to the registry, enhancing the state's ability to monitor and address cancer incidence.

The legislation also repeals the existing section concerning the Louisiana Tumor Registry's previous structure and updates the income tax checkoff provisions to allow taxpayers to donate their refunds to the newly defined Louisiana Cancer Advisory Board. This change aims to streamline funding for cancer research and prevention efforts in the state. Overall, the bill seeks to improve the organization and functionality of cancer data collection and reporting in Louisiana, thereby enhancing public health initiatives related to cancer treatment and prevention.

Statutes affected:
SB342 Original: 40:3(A), 40:5(4), 40:1(1), 40:3(4), 40:1(D)(1), 40:9(A)(1), 40:12(F)(4), 40:13(C)
SB342 Engrossed: 40:3(A), 40:5(4), 40:1(1), 40:3(4), 40:1(D)(1), 40:9(A)(1), 40:12(F)(4), 40:13(C)
SB342 Reengrossed: 40:3(A), 40:5(4), 40:1(1), 40:3(4), 40:1(D)(1), 40:9(A)(1), 40:12(F)(4), 40:13(C)
SB342 Enrolled: 40:3(A), 40:5(4), 40:1(1), 40:3(4), 40:1(D)(1), 40:9(A)(1), 40:12(F)(4), 40:13(C)
SB342 Act 404: 40:3(A), 40:5(4), 40:1(1), 40:3(4), 40:1(D)(1), 40:9(A)(1), 40:12(F)(4), 40:13(C)