Senate Bill No. 23, introduced by Senator Boudreaux, amends the definition of "food service establishment" under Louisiana's Sanitary Code by adding an exemption for "adult residential care providers." This change is intended to clarify which entities are subject to regulation by the Louisiana Department of Health regarding food service operations. The bill specifically enacts R.S. 40:5.5(E)(2)(j), which states that adult residential care providers will not be classified as food service establishments.

The new provision will take effect on August 1, 2026, and aims to streamline regulations for adult residential care providers, potentially reducing the regulatory burden on these facilities. This addition aligns with existing exemptions in the law, which already outlines other categories that do not fall under the definition of food service establishments.