Senate Resolution No. [insert number] establishes the Task Force on Obesity Care, Cost, and Value in Louisiana to address the significant health challenge posed by obesity, which affects a large portion of the state's population, particularly among black Louisianians. The resolution highlights the serious health implications of obesity, including its role as a leading risk factor for various chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease. The task force is tasked with studying the health implications of obesity, the associated costs to the healthcare system, available treatments, and the potential cost savings from prevention and treatment efforts.

The task force will consist of members appointed from various health and medical organizations, including the Senate, LSU Health Sciences Center, Pennington Biomedical Research Center, and the Louisiana Department of Health, among others. It is required to submit a written report with recommendations and legislative proposals to the Senate, governor, and the David R. Poynter Legislative Research Library by January 15, 2025. The task force is expected to convene for its first meeting by September 1, 2024, and will operate without compensation, aside from potential per diem or expense reimbursements.