Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 26RS-1256, introduced by Senator Fesi, requests the Louisiana surgeon general to conduct a review of the state's informed consent laws. The resolution highlights the absence of federal requirements for informed consent related to immunizations, despite existing state laws that govern patient consent for medical and surgical procedures. It notes that the Louisiana Medical Disclosure Panel, responsible for determining necessary disclosures related to medical treatments, has not convened since 2018, which has left the state without an updated mechanism for these disclosures.

The resolution calls for the surgeon general to assess whether there are any gaps in the current informed consent laws and to provide recommendations for updates to the informed consent process in Louisiana. This initiative aims to ensure that patients receive adequate information and have the opportunity to give explicit, voluntary consent before undergoing medical procedures, thereby enhancing patient rights and safety in healthcare.