Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateLouisianaTo Governor
HB 1095: NURSING HOMES: Provides for alternative power sources at nursing facilities
Troy Hebert
HB 1095 status: To Governor — Becomes Act No. 971 without the Governor's signature (updated Jun 25, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Overall Score
73OUT OF 100
Score:73/100 civic fit
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 60/100
Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion90%
Bill summary
What changes
The legislation requires all nursing homes in Louisiana to install and maintain backup power sources to sustain essential medical equipment and lighting during utility outages.
Who is affected
Nursing home residents and nursing home facility operators.
Requirements and enforcement
Facilities must procure and maintain alternative power systems such as industrial generators.
Costs and funding
Requires significant capital expenditure for procurement and installation, plus ongoing fuel and maintenance costs.
When it takes effect
Act 971 was signed into law June 2026.
Potential benefits
Ensures life-saving medical devices and basic climate control remain functional during emergency power failures.
Risks and tradeoffs
High financial barrier for compliance, which may force some smaller facilities to consolidate or close.
What is still unknown
The bill does not specify the exact power capacity requirements or provide details on potential state-funded assistance programs for compliance.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
60%
Benefits
- Increases facility resiliency
- Protects business assets from outage damage
- Supports regulatory compliance
Risks
- Significant capital expenditure for equipment
- Ongoing fuel and maintenance expenses
- Limited flexibility for smaller facilities
Society
Positive outlook
75%
Benefits
- Enhances safety of elderly residents
- Ensures continuity of care
- Reduces risk of evacuation-related trauma
Risks
- Risk of facility closures due to costs
- Installation disruption for residents
- Limited impact on home-based care sector
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Public Health & Safety
Positive outlook
85%
Benefits
- Ensures life-sustaining equipment remains powered
- Preserves oxygen and medical systems during outages
- Improves emergency health outcomes
Risks
- Dependence on fuel supply reliability
- Risk of mechanical failure during transition
- Noise pollution from generator testing
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Source note
LegiScan returned a PDF-only document. PDF extraction is not enabled in this build, so the pipeline used a safer fallback.
Analysis scope
Source is a brief abstract; lacks specific compliance deadlines.
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Where it stands
Official record- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorCurrent
- EnactedUpcoming
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