SB 470·LA·senate
HEALTH CARE: Provides relative to pregnant women in custody. (gov sig) (EN INCREASE LF EX See Note)
Signed into LawFiled Mar 31, 2026
Sponsor: Beth Mizell (R)
Latest Action
Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 520.
May 29, 2026
Summary
SB 470 creates health‑care provisions for women who are pregnant while incarcerated in Louisiana. It permits the use of resources from nonprofit organizations or federal grants to support those services. The measure seeks to improve medical care for a vulnerable population behind bars.
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