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signed · Louisiana · House Jun 2, 2026

HB 137: CRIMINAL/SENTENCING: Changes sentencing guidelines for posting or calling in threats to schools (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

HB 137 increases penalties for threatening schools by adding a new offense: terrorizing or menacing school property, events, or firearm-free zones. It mandates 5-15 years in prison (no parole) for adults and fines up to $15,000 for such threats. Schools must distribute age-appropriate information about these crimes to students in grades 6+ and their parents annually. Parents or guardians of minors committing these acts face civil fines ($5,000-$10,000), and juvenile courts must consider restitution for response costs.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases mandatory prison terms (5-15 years, no parole) and fines for school threats, expanding criminalization of speech and harshening sentencing guidelines.95% confidence
Mike Johnson (R) · 1 co-sponsor
signed · Louisiana · House Jun 2, 2026

HB 158: PROBATION: Provides relative to technical violations of probation (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

HB 158 modifies Louisiana's probation rules to address "technical violations" (like missing check-ins or failing drug tests) for certain defendants. It allows judges to impose up to 180 days in jail without reducing the overall probation sentence for individuals on probation for non-violent offenses (excluding crimes of violence or sex offenses). This applies only to violations not involving new criminal conduct, not to serious breaches. The bill does not change sentencing for new crimes but adds a specific penalty for administrative probation breaches. The measure is currently pending in committee review.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeAllows 180-day jail for technical probation violations without reducing probation, increasing punitive measures for minor breaches - opposes reform efforts to reduce unnecessary incarceration.85% confidence
Dodie Horton (R)
signed · Louisiana · House Jun 2, 2026

HB 140: JUVENILE PROCEDURE: Provides relative to the time limitations governing juvenile delinquency proceedings (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)

HB 140 modifies Louisiana's juvenile delinquency court timelines to ensure timely proceedings. It sets strict deadlines: if a juvenile is held in custody for a violent crime, the court must hold the hearing within 60 days; for non-violent crimes, it’s 30 days; and if not in custody, the hearing must occur within 90 days. The bill adds provisions interrupting these timelines (e.g., if a juvenile flees or is deemed mentally unfit) and suspending them during pretrial motions, requiring courts to restart the clock once interruptions end. If deadlines pass without justification, the case must be dismissed upon a juvenile’s written motion. This directly affects juveniles in delinquency cases, courts, prosecutors, and defense attorneys by streamlining procedural timelines.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeSets strict court timelines for juvenile cases to prevent delays, aligning with criminal justice reform goals of timely proceedings and fair treatment.85% confidence
Vincent Cox (R)
signed · Louisiana · House Jun 2, 2026

HB 133: CRIME/BATTERY: Provides relative to certain battery offenses against school employees (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

This Louisiana bill creates a specific offense for battery against school teachers, defined as battery committed when the perpetrator knows the victim is a teacher or targets them due to their job. It sets harsher penalties for non-student offenders (up to 5 years in jail or $5,000 fine) versus students (up to 1.5 years jail with 72 hours mandatory for minor cases, or up to 1 year for injuries requiring medical care). Juvenile offenders under 17 are handled under the Children's Code, requiring court-approved counseling (costs borne by the family) and secure detention for teens 14+ who commit this crime. The law applies to all school teachers during work duties and modifies juvenile court procedures for such offenses.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCreates specific offense with harsher penalties for battery against teachers, expanding criminalization and increasing sentences beyond standard battery charges.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProtects teachers from assault with enhanced penalties, directly supporting educator safety in schools per bill's explicit focus on teacher-targeted battery offenses.92% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill increases penalties for battery against teachers (workplace safety), protecting workers from assault in professional environment per job targeting.95% confidence
Candace Newell (D) · 18 co-sponsors
signed · Louisiana · Senate Jun 2, 2026

SB 80: COMMERCIAL REGULATIONS: Provides for the regulation of certain broadband services. (8/1/26) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

SB 80 establishes Louisiana's Office of Broadband Development and Connectivity as the sole authority to oversee and enforce compliance for state-funded broadband programs like GUMBO 2.0, 3.0, and 4.0. It requires broadband providers receiving state funds to meet specific deployment milestones (e.g., 10%, 35%, 60%, 85%, and 100% coverage) before receiving payments, with final disbursements contingent on verified completion. The bill also creates a formal process for residents and municipalities to file complaints about service issues like slow speeds, pricing, or coverage gaps, and authorizes the office to impose penalties for noncompliance. These provisions directly affect broadband grantees, providers using state funds, and residents in areas covered by Louisiana's broadband initiatives.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill establishes Office of Broadband Development to enforce deployment milestones for state-funded broadband programs, directly expanding internet access coverage as required by milestones.90% confidence
Beth Mizell (R)
signed · Louisiana · House Jun 2, 2026

HB 222: MEDICAID: Requires Medicaid to cover dental procedures for certain Medicaid enrollees (EN +$784,370 GF EX See Note)

HB 222 requires Louisiana Medicaid to cover dental procedures when they are medically necessary for a patient to safely receive another Medicaid-covered medical treatment. This directly affects Medicaid enrollees who need dental care as a prerequisite for other covered medical procedures, such as surgeries or chronic condition management. The bill mandates the Louisiana Department of Health to update the state’s federal Medicaid plan, create necessary administrative rules, and submit required amendments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. It does not expand general dental coverage but targets specific cases where dental treatment is a medical necessity for other covered care.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands Medicaid dental coverage for medically necessary procedures, improving access to integrated care and preventing treatment delays for covered medical services.95% confidence
Stephanie Berault (R) · 35 co-sponsors
signed · Louisiana · House Jun 2, 2026

HB 218: SCHOOLS: Requires the inclusion of questions pertaining to food insecurity on a residency questionnaire administered to public school students (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

HB 218 requires Louisiana public schools to screen all students in grades K-12 for food insecurity at enrollment and once per semester, plus during school health clinic visits. The bill mandates using a free, age-appropriate screening tool selected by the state Department of Education and Health, with results kept confidential except for parents/guardians or authorized school staff. Schools must refer identified students to resources like meal programs, food pantries, and public assistance. Charter schools are exempt from this requirement under Section 3996(B)(24), but the bill applies directly to public school students and their families.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires food insecurity screenings and referrals to meal programs, addressing a key barrier to student learning and educational access in K-12 schools.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill requires school food insecurity screenings and referrals to meal programs/public assistance, addressing a social determinant of health and supporting public health initiatives as defined in the topic.85% confidence
Vanessa LaFleur (D) · 24 co-sponsors
signed · Louisiana · House Jun 2, 2026

HB 198: HEALTH: Provides relative to Medicaid reimbursement of ambulatory surgical centers for certain procedures (EN +$400,228 GF EX See Note)

HB 198 requires Louisiana's Medicaid program to reimburse ambulatory surgical centers at least 100% of the Medicare rate for gastroenterology procedures. This directly affects outpatient surgical centers providing these specific medical services and ensures they receive consistent, updated payments. The bill mandates annual reimbursement adjustments to match Medicare rate changes and requires the Louisiana Department of Health to implement these changes by October 1, 2026. It also authorizes the Department to create necessary rules under state administrative procedures. This policy change standardizes payments for a defined set of procedures, aiming to maintain provider access to Medicaid coverage.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates Medicaid reimbursement at 100% Medicare rate for gastroenterology procedures, ensuring fair payments and improving access to outpatient surgical services.95% confidence
Michael Echols (R) · 4 co-sponsors
signed · Louisiana · House Jun 2, 2026

HB 181: MEDICAID: Provides for Medicaid fraud detection and prevention (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG EX See Note)

HB 181 authorizes the Louisiana Department of Revenue to share state income tax return data with the legislative auditor exclusively to improve Medicaid program integrity. It specifically permits this data sharing to verify Medicaid eligibility accuracy, detect fraud, and comply with existing Medicaid fraud laws. The bill restricts the use of this data to these three purposes only and requires formal agreements between agencies for data sharing. This affects Medicaid program participants and administrators by enabling targeted fraud prevention through cross-agency data access.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesUses tax data to prevent Medicaid fraud, promoting fiscal responsibility and protecting public funds from waste, aligning with budget integrity.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill strengthens Medicaid program integrity by enabling fraud detection and prevention, protecting program funds and ensuring proper healthcare access for beneficiaries.95% confidence
Tony Bacala (R)
signed · Louisiana · House Jun 2, 2026

HB 205: ELECTIONS/COMMISSIONERS: Provides for compensation for election commissioners (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

HB 205 increases pay for Louisiana election day workers, directly affecting commissioners who serve at polling places. It sets new compensation rates: $350 for a commissioner-in-charge, $345 for those managing multiple precincts, $100 for certified commissioners, $230 for others with certification, and $35 for uncertified staff. The bill also allows an additional $100 per day during emergencies declared by the governor, upon parish board request. The changes take effect January 1, 2027, and apply to all election day work and required training.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentIncreases compensation rates for election workers, directly advancing wage standards under labor & employment policies with explicit pay structure.95% confidence
Tony Bacala (R) · 40 co-sponsors
vetoed · Louisiana · Senate Jun 2, 2026

SB 125: CRIMINAL PROCEDURE: Increases the compensation cap for the wrongful conviction compensation law. (8/1/26) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)

SB 125 increases compensation for people wrongfully convicted in Louisiana. It raises the annual payment rate from $25,000 to $40,000 per year incarcerated, with a new maximum total of $600,000 starting August 1, 2026 (up from $400,000 previously). It also allows those convicted before July 2022 to apply for supplemental payments (up to $40,000 annually) by August 1, 2027, and offers a $250,000 lump sum option for new claims filed after July 2022. The bill directly affects Louisiana residents who were wrongfully imprisoned and seek financial redress under state law.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeIncreases wrongful conviction compensation, directly advancing criminal justice reform by providing redress and protecting civil rights for affected individuals.95% confidence
Gerald Boudreaux (D) · 77 co-sponsors
passed both · Louisiana · House Jun 2, 2026

HCR 3: HOSPITALS: Provides for a hospital stabilization formula (EN +$659,764,552 SD RV See Note)

HCR 3 establishes a quarterly assessment on Louisiana hospitals to stabilize funding without using state general funds. It requires hospitals to pay a percentage of their inpatient and outpatient revenue (ranging from 1.38% to 6.74%, with exemptions for rural hospitals and small facilities under 40 beds). The collected funds support Medicaid reimbursement enhancements for hospitals, ensuring payments meet or exceed 2026 rates while aligning with federal CMS guidelines. This directly affects most acute care hospitals in Louisiana, excluding rural and small facilities, and aims to preserve hospital services for all residents.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill imposes hospital assessments (1.38%-6.74%) to fund Medicaid reimbursement enhancements without using state general funds, directly advancing budget allocation for essential healthcare services.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates a funding mechanism to enhance Medicaid hospital reimbursements, ensuring payments meet or exceed 2026 rates. This directly supports hospital financial stability and continuity of care for Medicaid patients.90% confidence
Jack McFarland (R)
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