All Roll Calls
Yes: 232 • No: 0
LouisianaHB 5252025 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
HEALTH SERVICES: Creates the Uterine Fibroids Commission (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)
Sponsored By: Joy Walters (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
Health and Welfare
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
New Louisiana panel addresses uterine fibroids
The law creates a permanent, 14-member Uterine Fibroids Commission within Louisiana’s health department, which provides staff and administrative support. It also addresses polycystic ovary syndrome and endometriosis. Members include health care groups, lawmakers, and two people living with these conditions. The panel reviews programs and state policies, guides research and public health tracking, and recommends changes to state leaders. Public meetings occur at least quarterly unless the schedule changes by vote or the chair. The panel also provides an annual public hearing and opportunities for public comment on publicly funded programs. It must report to legislative health committees at least 60 days before each regular legislative session. Members serve without pay; lawmakers receive legislative daily allowances and travel reimbursement. Other members may receive expense reimbursement under their organization’s rules. The law does not directly change household benefits, taxes, or health coverage.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Joy Walters
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 6/3/2025
Read by title, roll called, yeas 95, nays 0, Senate amendments concurred in.
Yes: 95 • No: 0
Senate vote • 6/1/2025
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.
Yes: 36 • No: 0
House vote • 5/7/2025
Read third time by title, amended, roll called on final passage, yeas 87, nays 0. Finally passed, title adopted, ordered to the Senate.
Yes: 87 • No: 0
House vote • 4/29/2025
Reported with amendments
Yes: 14 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 205.
6/8/2025HouseEffective date: 08/01/2025.
6/8/2025HouseSent to the Governor for executive approval.
6/5/2025HouseEnrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.
6/4/2025HouseSigned by the President of the Senate.
6/4/2025SenateRead by title, roll called, yeas 95, nays 0, Senate amendments concurred in.
6/3/2025HouseReceived from the Senate with amendments.
6/2/2025HouseScheduled for concurrence on 06/03/2025.
6/2/2025HouseThe 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.
6/1/2025SenateReported without Legislative Bureau amendments. Read by title and passed to third reading and final passage.
5/28/2025SenateCommittee amendments read and adopted. Read by title and referred to the Legislative Bureau.
5/27/2025SenateRules suspended. Reported with amendments.
5/21/2025SenateRead second time by title and referred to the Committee on Health and Welfare.
5/12/2025SenateReceived in the Senate. Read first time by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.
5/8/2025SenateRead third time by title, amended, roll called on final passage, yeas 87, nays 0. Finally passed, title adopted, ordered to the Senate.
5/7/2025HouseScheduled for floor debate on 05/07/2025.
5/6/2025HouseRead by title, amended, ordered engrossed, passed to 3rd reading.
4/30/2025HouseReported with amendments (14-0).
4/29/2025HouseRead by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Health and Welfare.
4/14/2025HousePrefiled.
4/4/2025HouseUnder the rules, provisionally referred to the Committee on Health and Welfare.
4/4/2025House
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