Louisiana § RS 40:2005 - Hospital visitation
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:2005 — Hospital visitation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 40:2005. Hospital visitation
A. Any person eighteen years or older may designate those individuals who will not be denied access to visit him during any stay in any hospital, nursing home, or other health care facility within the state of Louisiana.
B. Nothing contained herein shall prohibit hospitals, nursing homes, or other health care facilities from restricting visits to standard designated hours, from restricting visits as the patient's medical condition may require, or from enforcing an injunction barring an individual from entering the premises.
Acts 1995, No. 1200, §1, eff. June 29, 1995.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 40:2005
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:2005 cover?
Section RS 40:2005 ("Hospital visitation") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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