StateLouisiana

SB 43: HEALTH SERVICES: Provides relative to psychedelic-assisted therapy. (8/1/26) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)

Patrick McMathTo Governor

SB 43 status: To Governor — Becomes Act No. 956 without the Governor's signature (updated Jun 23, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score75/100 civic fit
RiskModerate risk
ImpactModerate impact 65/100

Bill summary

Official

HEALTH SERVICES: Provides relative to psychedelic-assisted therapy. (8/1/26) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note). Currently in Senate.

Key analysis

Constitutionality80%
Bipartisan90%
Public opinion60%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct environmental impact identified.

Risks

  • No direct environmental impact identified.

Economy

Positive Outlook
60%

Benefits

  • Potential for new medical sector growth
  • Increased investment in clinical infrastructure

Risks

  • Increased state expenditures from the General Fund

Society

Positive Outlook
70%

Benefits

  • Expansion of therapeutic options for mental health
  • Potential for improved patient outcomes in treatment-resistant cases

Risks

  • Public safety risks associated with controlled substance regulation
  • Need for rigorous professional training and supervision
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

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Limitation

Analysis based on abstract summary only; full legislative text not reviewed.

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Where it stands

Introduced

Complete

Committee

Complete

Floor

Complete
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Governor

Current

Becomes Act No. 956 without the Governor's signature.

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Enacted

Upcoming
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