Abortion Facilities

Abortion facilities are licensed by the Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section (HSS).

Definition
As defined in La. R.S. 2175.3, an “abortion” means any surgical procedure performed after pregnancy has been medically verified with the intent to cause the termination of the pregnancy other than for the purpose of producing a live birth, removing an ectopic pregnancy or removing a dead fetus caused by a spontaneous abortion.

Abortion Facility law is found in La. R.S. 2175.1 – 2175.6.
LICENSURE:

• Fees:  Payment Procedure 
• Louisiana Register Vol. 44, No. 12 December 20, 2018- Chapter 41 Expedited Licensing Process for Healthcare Facilities and Providers Licensed by the Department of Health
• Regulations: Abortion Facilities
• Initial Licensure Requirements
• License Renewal
• Change of Address, Key Personnel, or Name
• Change of Ownership
• Complaints
• Locations
  • Providers in Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet Format

LINKS:

• 2019 Legislation Links:
  • HB 133/ ACT 376
  • HB 425/ ACT 447
  • HB 484 / ACT 435
  • SB 221 / ACT 198
  • SB 238 / ACT 280 
    • Human Trafficking
      
      • ACT 280 2020 Memo- updated
      • ACT 280 Memo
      • Outpatient Abortion Facilities Reporting to Law Enforcement Form
      • Human Trafficking 2020 Flyer
      • Human Trafficking 2020 Poster

• Notice to Licensed Outpatient Abortion Facilities- Update: Act 620 of the 2014 Regular Session
• Developing an All Hazards Risk Assessment and Emergency Plan
  • Memo
  • CMS Compliant Templates
  • Hazard Vulnerability Analysis (HVA)
  • Hazard Vulnerability Analysis (HVA) ESF-8 Tool
• Criminal Background Check Information
• Office of State Fire Marshal- Click here to access the OSFM portal
• Individual Complication Report for Post-Abortion Care
• Induced Termination of Pregnancy (ITOP) Report

PROGRAM MANAGER CONTACT INFORMATION:

Phone: 225-342-9348

Fax: 225-342-0157