Senate Bill No. by Senator Jackson-Andrews proposes to amend the governance structure of certain hospital service districts in Louisiana by enacting R.S. 46:1053(GG). This new provision establishes that, starting August 1, 2026, commissioners serving in hospital service districts located in parishes with a population between 25,000 and 26,000, as determined by the latest federal decennial census, will be appointed for four-year terms. Additionally, it stipulates that no commissioner may serve more than two consecutive four-year terms.

The bill retains the existing governance framework for hospital service districts, which typically involves commissioners serving six-year terms, while introducing this specific exception for the identified population range. This change aims to ensure a regular turnover of leadership within these districts, thereby promoting fresh perspectives and accountability among the commissioners. The effective date for these changes is set for August 1, 2026.