HB 895·LA·house
HEALTH/MEDICAL TREATMENT: Provides relative to the treatment of sexual assault survivors by hospitals and healthcare providers (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
Signed into LawFiled Feb 27, 2026
Sponsor: Delisha Boyd (D)
Latest Action
Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 852.
Jun 8, 2026
Summary
HB 895 directs hospitals and other healthcare providers to offer emergency contraception and HIV/STI post‑exposure prophylaxis to survivors of sexual assault, but only when a medical professional determines it is appropriate. The care must follow the guidelines set out in the state's Drug Information Handbook. The law aims to ensure timely, medically‑indicated preventive treatment for assault survivors.
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