SB21 – Act 25

Adds veterinarians and veterinary clinics to the definitions of "healthcare professional" and "healthcare facility" for purposes of certain assault and battery offenses. (8/1/25) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

✅ Became Act No. 25

Official Bill Page

Org Votes

✅ Support (0):

❌ Oppose (1): Citizens for a New Louisiana

🟡 Neutral (3): Louisiana Family Forum Louisiana Freedom Caucus Louisiana Motor Transport Association

Committee Hearings

• S Committee on Judiciary C – April 15, 2025 at 14:00 in Room F [Senate Committee on Judiciary C]
• H Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice – May 14, 2025 [Agenda · Video · Roll Call]

Final Passage Votes

• Senate: 36–0 (✅ Passed) View Roll Call
• House: 95–1 (✅ Passed) View Roll Call

Amendments

• ✅ Senate Committee Amendment #472 JUDC Adopted
• 📝 Senate Committee Amendment #467 JUDC Draft

Text Versions

• Introduced
• Engrossed
• Enrolled
• Chaptered