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FSBC Rulemaking
FSBC Licensing Standards
Act 401 of 2014 requires state government agencies to publish information and reports when the agency is in the process of adopting, amending, or repealing a rule or fee. For official copies of published documents, please refer to the Louisiana Register website. Questions regarding HSS administrative rulemaking activity may be directed to Dr. Cynthia York at Cynthia.York@la.gov.
Free-Standing Birth Centers Licensing Standards – LAC 48.I.Chapter 67
Baton Rouge, Louisiana – October 20, 2025 – The department hereby proposes to amend the provisions governing the licensing of free-standing birth centers (FSBCs) in order to allow for: (1) the provision of prenatal/postpartum care to a client who has had a previous cesarean section, or other known uterine surgery such as a hysterotomy or myomectomy, when a hospital birth is planned; (2) the provision of prenatal or intrapartum care of a client: (a) who is younger than 16 years old or a primipara older than 40 years old, provided the FSBC obtains and maintains documented evidence from an obstetrician/gynecologist that the pregnancy and delivery is expected to be a low-risk, singleton birth, with vertex presentation; or (b) taking medications known to cause Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, when the client is taking a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor as prescribed by her healthcare professional.
Notice of Intent (proposed changes): FSBC_NOI_25.10. It is anticipated that the Notice of Intent will be published in the October 20, 2025 edition of the Louisiana Register.
Summary Report: 2nd Oversight Report
Final Rule: