Louisiana’s Immunization-Related Laws

Below is a list of Louisiana revised statutes relating to immunizations, vaccinations and vaccines:

• RS 17:170 - Immunization of persons entering schools, kindergartens, colleges, proprietary or vocational schools, and day care centers for the first time; immunization of person entering sixth grade; electronic transmission of immunization compliance reports

• RS 17:170.1 - Immunizations of persons registering for courses at postsecondary education institutions requirements; exceptions; electronic transmission of immunization compliance reports

• RS 17:170.2 - Immunization information; meningococcal disease

• RS 17:170.3 - Immunization information; human papillomavirus

• RS 17:170.4 - Immunizations of certain persons against meningococcal disease; exceptions

• RS 17:170.5 - Immunization information; influenza

• RS 17:1915 - Ratification; text of compact

• RS 17:3152 - Consideration of criminal history; prohibited acts

• RS 17:3996 - Charter schools; exemptions; requirements

• RS 17:407.26 - The Cecil J. Picard LA 4 Early Childhood Program

• RS 17:407.40 - Rules, regulations and standards for licenses

• RS 17:407.50 - Immunization information; influenza

• RS 17:407.50.1 - Health-related policies; parental notification

• RS 17:407.72 - Orientation

• RS 22:1030 - Immunizations; coverage

• RS 22:1352 - Definitions

• RS 28:911 - Definitions

• RS 29:761 - Purpose

• RS 29:762 - Definitions

• RS 29:764 - Public Health Emergency Plan

• RS 37:1218 - Administration of influenza immunization

• RS 37:1218.1 - Administration of immunizations and vaccines other than influenza immunizations

• RS 37:1360.84 - Prohibited and authorized practices

• RS 40:1269.2 - Definitions

• RS 40:2011 - Immunization information; shingles; pneumonia

• RS 40:2022 - Pertussis; offer of vaccine required; exceptions

• RS 40:2023 - Availability of immunizations recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

• RS 40:2166.10 - Immunization information; shingles; pneumonia

• RS 40:2166.9 - Immunization information; influenza

• RS 40:2195.1 - State Office of Rural Health

• RS 40:31.11 - Purpose

• RS 40:31.12 - Definitions

• RS 40:31.13 - Development of immunization registry and tracking and recall system; standards

• RS 40:31.14 - Authorization of release of immunization records

• RS 40:31.15 - Rulemaking

• RS 40:31.16 - Parental consent; parental responsibility for immunization; exemptions

• RS 40:31.36 - Health unit fees

• RS 40:4 - Sanitary Code

• RS 40:5 - General powers and jurisdiction

• RS 44:17 - Immunization records; definitions; disclosure; liability; procedures

• RS 46:1407 - Rules, regulations and standards for licenses

• RS 46:1428 - Immunization information; influenza

• RS 46:1443.3 - Childcare and Development Fund state plan; access by homeless families to child care assistance

• RS 46:153.3.1 - Medicaid medication therapy management

• RS 46:1906 - Delinquents and children in need of services; custody, supervision, services

• RS 46:231.4 - Immunization compliance; exceptions

• RS 46:2731 - Health Trust Fund

• RS 46:56 - Applications and client case records; definitions; confidentiality; waiver; penalty

• RS 46:977 - Vaccinations for certain juveniles in state custody

• RS 46:977.9 - Healthcare benefits; cost sharing requirements