House Bill No. by Representative Egan amends the existing law regarding the issuance of emergency certificates in St. Tammany Parish. The bill specifically modifies R.S. 28:53(G)(7)(b)(i) to allow for the initial examination required before issuing an emergency certificate to be conducted via telehealth. This change eliminates the previous requirement that the examination must be performed in person by a psychiatrist, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, or psychologist.

The proposed law aims to streamline the process of obtaining emergency certificates by broadening the qualifications for who can conduct the initial examination. By removing the stipulation that only certain mental health professionals can perform this examination, the bill seeks to enhance accessibility and efficiency in emergency mental health care within St. Tammany Parish.

Statutes affected:
HB118 Original: 28:53(G)(7)