House Bill No. 106, introduced by Representative Cox, aims to regulate the administration of melatonin to children by prohibiting individuals from providing this sleep aid without prior written consent from a parent or legal guardian. The bill enacts a new section, R.S. 14:91.16, which explicitly states that it is unlawful for any person to give melatonin to a child without such consent.

In addition to establishing this prohibition, the bill outlines penalties for violations, which may include a fine of up to $1,000, imprisonment for up to six months, or both. The bill was amended to ensure that the requirement for written consent applies to all individuals, not just those in child day care centers, and it emphasizes the necessity of obtaining consent in writing.