HB 944·LA·house
HEALTH SERVICES: Creates the Louisiana Women's Health Consortium (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
Signed into LawFiled Feb 27, 2026
Sponsor: Stephanie Hilferty (R)
Latest Action
Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 855.
Jun 9, 2026
Summary
The bill establishes the Louisiana Women’s Health Consortium, an advisory group within the Department of Health composed of academic, hospital, and health‑plan representatives. The consortium will meet, evaluate, and make recommendations on women’s health priorities, public‑private partnerships, and funding opportunities, but it cannot obligate the state to spend money or adopt its proposals. Its work ends on June 30, 2027 unless the legislature extends it.
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