House Bill No. by Representative Illg amends and reenacts R.S. 33:4791.1(C), (D), and (E), while also enacting R.S. 33:4791.1(F) to enhance the regulation of ambulance services by local governing authorities in Louisiana. The bill mandates that municipalities or local governing authorities that have established rates for ground ambulance services must submit these rates to the Department of Insurance. Additionally, any changes to these rates must also be reported to the Department. The Department of Insurance is required to create and maintain a publicly accessible database of these rates on its website, allowing insurers to rely on the displayed rates in good faith.

Furthermore, the bill clarifies that local governing authorities are authorized to regulate ambulance services and may provide a monopoly public service, with immunity from antitrust laws while acting within their authority. It also specifies that the regulation does not extend to ambulance services located solely on the site of manufacturing facilities. The provisions are designed to ensure transparency and accountability in the pricing of ambulance services while allowing local authorities to manage these services effectively.

Statutes affected:
HB241 Original: 33:1(C)
HB241 Engrossed: 33:1(C)
HB241 Enrolled: 33:1(C)