This bill amends existing Louisiana law regarding expedited partner therapy by expanding the list of eligible sexually associated infections to include gonorrhea, chlamydia, trichomoniasis, and other infections as determined by the Louisiana Department of Health. It allows licensed physicians, advanced practice registered nurses, and physician assistants to provide medications or prescriptions to individuals who may have been exposed to these infections without the need for a doctor-patient relationship or clinical assessment. Additionally, it mandates that patients receiving expedited partner therapy must provide a written document to their sexual partners containing relevant information about the treatment.

Furthermore, the bill introduces provisions to protect healthcare providers from civil or criminal liability when they render expedited partner therapy in good faith, as well as pharmacists who dispense medications under these guidelines. The Louisiana Department of Health is tasked with creating a list of sexually associated infections that qualify for expedited partner therapy, ensuring that the law remains responsive to public health needs.

Statutes affected:
HB779 Original: 40:6(A)
HB779 Engrossed: 40:6(A)
HB779 Enrolled: 40:6(A)
HB779 Act 567: 40:6(A)