Senate Bill No. 380, introduced by Senator Fesi, amends existing law regarding nursing facilities within the South Lafourche Levee District. The bill modifies R.S. 40:2116.1(A)(3) to clarify that, with the exception of a new provision, no new nursing facility, service, or bed can be licensed without departmental approval based on a demonstrated need. The bill introduces R.S. 40:2116.1(A)(4), which specifically exempts one additional nursing facility within the South Lafourche Levee District from the facility need review process. Additionally, it adds R.S. 40:2116.1(B)(2)(e), stating that the existing moratorium on new nursing facilities does not apply to this additional facility.

The proposed law aims to facilitate the establishment of a new nursing facility in the South Lafourche Levee District by providing exceptions to the current moratorium and facility need review requirements. This change is intended to address the specific needs of the community within the district and is set to take effect on August 1, 2024.

Statutes affected:
SB380 Original: 40:1(A)(3)