HB1235 — INSURANCE/HEALTH: Modifies provisions of law regarding health insurance coverage of prosthetic and custom orthotic devices and services (EN INCREASE EX See Note)
Last action — Effective date: 06/03/2026.
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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✓Passed House
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✓Passed Senate
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✓To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 09, 2026. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Jeff Landry (Republican) on May 31, 2026.
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Prognosis
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).
Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.
In plain language
This bill modifies health insurance coverage for prosthetic and custom orthotic devices and services.
The legislation updates how health insurance policies cover prosthetic and custom orthotic devices and related services. These changes aim to better support individuals who need these medical aids.
What this means for you
- Healthcare: This means healthcare providers may need to adapt to new coverage policies for prosthetic and orthotic services.
Summary
INSURANCE/HEALTH: Modifies provisions of law regarding health insurance coverage of prosthetic and custom orthotic devices and services (EN INCREASE EX See Note)
Bill Text
We don't have the full text on file for this bill yet.
Read HB1235 on the official Louisiana source →Action History
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Read by title, substitute title adopted, lies over in the same order of business, substitute for HB No. 477 reported by the Committee on Insurance (11-0).
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Read by title, ordered engrossed, passed to 3rd reading.
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Scheduled for floor debate on 04/15/2026.
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Read third time by title, amended, roll called on final passage, yeas 95, nays 3. 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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Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Insurance.
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Reported with amendments.
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Senate Committee amendments read and adopted.
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Read by title. Recommitted to the Committee on Finance.
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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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Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments. Read by title and passed to third reading and final passage.
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Rules suspended. The amended bill was read by title, passed by a vote of 36 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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Scheduled for concurrence on 05/29/2026.
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Read by title, roll called, yeas 94, nays 0, Senate amendments concurred in.
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Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.
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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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Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 719.
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Effective date: 06/03/2026.
Sponsors
- Troy Jude Hebert · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Troy Jude Hebert Republican
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (146)
146 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB1235 do?
- INSURANCE/HEALTH: Modifies provisions of law regarding health insurance coverage of prosthetic and custom orthotic devices and services (EN INCREASE EX See Note)
- Who sponsors HB1235?
- HB1235 is sponsored by Troy Jude Hebert (Republican).
- What is the current status of HB1235?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 09, 2026. Enacted.
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