Senate Concurrent Resolution No. [insert number] requests the Louisiana surgeon general to conduct a review of the state's informed consent laws, particularly in relation to immunizations. The resolution highlights the absence of a federal requirement for informed consent regarding vaccines, 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 ensuring informed consent.

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 process. 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 Louisiana. A copy of the resolution will be sent to the surgeon general for action.