This bill enacts new provisions in Louisiana law regarding caregiver registries, specifically under R.S. 40:2120.2 and R.S. 40:2120.8. It defines a caregiver registry as an entity that facilitates referrals between individuals seeking caregivers and caregivers themselves, who are not reimbursed by government programs. The bill outlines specific actions that caregiver registries are prohibited from engaging in, such as employing or supervising caregivers, providing clinical oversight, or dictating care terms. Additionally, it mandates that caregiver registries conduct background checks on the healthcare providers listed in their registry.

The bill also clarifies that caregiver registries do not qualify as home health agencies, home- and community-based service providers, or nurse staffing agencies. It emphasizes the importance of distinguishing caregiver registries from other healthcare service providers, ensuring that they operate within defined legal boundaries while maintaining the safety and integrity of caregiving services.