Bill
HR 314
Non-binding House resolution requests Louisiana LDH to provide education on vaccine-preventable diseases and expand immunization access in rural and low-income communities.
Status: Adopted resolution; presented to Secretary of State (enrolled and signed by Speaker).
Introduced: January 9, 2025.
Classification: House Resolution (non‑binding).
Sponsor(s): Multiple (see legislative record). Final House vote: Read by title, roll call yeas 88, nays 0 (adopted).
Important note about source text: The legislative document supplied contains several unrelated ceremonial and commemorative resolution texts (mourning a Louisiana/Alabama pastor, celebrating sportfishing conservation, recognizing Georgia’s Poet Laureate). The full text of the Louisiana immunization resolution described in the bill header was not included. The following summary synthesizes the bill’s stated purpose from the header and explains likely scope and impact given that it is a House resolution (request), while flagging that the detailed operative language was not available in the provided document.
Purpose and intent
- The resolution requests that the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) provide information and resources about immunization‑preventable diseases and take steps to improve access to immunization services in rural and low‑income communities across Louisiana.
- As a resolution (rather than a statute), its primary function is to express the Legislature’s intent and urge LDH action rather than to create binding legal or budgetary obligations.
Key provisions (as indicated in the title / typical for this type of resolution)
- Directs or requests LDH to develop and disseminate educational materials about vaccine‑preventable diseases and recommended immunization schedules.
- Encourages LDH to expand outreach and access strategies for rural and low‑income populations (examples typically include mobile clinics, partnerships with community health centers, school‑based programs, extended clinic hours, and multilingual materials).
- May request reporting back to the Legislature on outreach efforts, gaps in service, and recommendations for statutory or funding changes (specific reporting requirements were not included in the supplied text).
Who would be affected
- Primary: Louisiana Department of Health (requested to act).
- Secondary: Residents of rural and low‑income communities in Louisiana, local health providers, community clinics, schools, and community‑based organizations that partner on immunization outreach.
- Fiscal impact: As a non‑binding resolution, no direct appropriation is created. Any implementation that requires funding would depend on subsequent administrative action or enabling legislation and appropriations.
Legislative timeline & procedural notes
- Introduced and referred to House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (1/9/2025).
- Rules suspended and adopted (2/20/2025); reported enrolled and signed by Speaker (6/10/2025).
- Final adopted by the House (6/10/2025); presented to Secretary of State (6/11/2025).
- Because this is a resolution requesting executive action, follow‑up depends on LDH responses and any subsequent bills or appropriations that may implement recommended actions.
Recommendation for readers
- To evaluate enforceable changes, request or review the final enrolled text of H.R. 314 and any LDH responses or follow‑up reports. If new services or funding are expected, look for companion appropriations or statutory bills.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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