MEDICAID: Provides relative to Medicaid reimbursement for rural health clinics (EN +$2,655,159 GF EX See Note)
Families in rural areas may benefit from better access to healthcare services through improved clinic funding.
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HB971 — MEDICAID: Provides relative to Medicaid reimbursement for rural health clinics (EN +$2,655,159 GF EX See Note)
Last action — Effective date: 06/08/2026.
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 16, 2026. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Jeff Landry (Republican) on May 31, 2026.
Prognosis
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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In plain language
The bill adjusts Medicaid reimbursement for rural health clinics.
This legislation modifies how Medicaid reimburses rural health clinics, potentially increasing funding. It aims to improve healthcare access in rural areas.
What this means for you
- Families: Families in rural areas may benefit from better access to healthcare services through improved clinic funding.
- Healthcare: This means increased funding for rural health clinics, potentially improving healthcare access for rural patients.
Summary
MEDICAID: Provides relative to Medicaid reimbursement for rural health clinics (EN +$2,655,159 GF EX See Note)
Bill Text
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Read HB971 on the official Louisiana source →Action History
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Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 859.
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Effective date: 06/08/2026.
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Signed by the President of the Senate.
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Sent to the Governor for executive approval.
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Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.
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Read by title, roll called, yeas 95, nays 0, Senate amendments concurred in.
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Scheduled for concurrence on 05/29/2026.
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Rules suspended. Senate floor amendments read and adopted. Read by title, passed by a vote of 37 yeas and 0 nays, and ordered returned to the House. Motion to reconsider tabled.
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Received from the Senate with amendments.
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Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments. Read by title and passed to third reading and final passage.
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Rules suspended. Recalled from Committee.
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Read by title and referred to the Legislative Bureau.
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Read by title. Recommitted to the Committee on Finance.
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Reported favorably.
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Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Health and Welfare.
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Read third time by title, roll called on final passage, yeas 91, nays 6. Finally passed, title adopted, ordered to the Senate.
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Received in the Senate. Read first time by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.
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Scheduled for floor debate on 05/05/2026.
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Read by title, amended, ordered reengrossed, passed to 3rd reading.
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Reported with amendments (14-0).
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Read by title, ordered engrossed, recommitted to the Committee on Appropriations.
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Reported favorably (9-0).
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Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Health and Welfare.
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Read by title. Lies over under the rules.
Sponsors
- Joe Stagni · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Joe Stagni
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (146)
146 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 146 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB971 do?
- MEDICAID: Provides relative to Medicaid reimbursement for rural health clinics (EN +$2,655,159 GF EX See Note)
- Who sponsors HB971?
- HB971 is sponsored by Joe Stagni.
- What is the current status of HB971?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 16, 2026. Enacted.
- Where can I track HB971?
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