HB 215 increases the property value threshold for "small successions" in Louisiana from $125,000 to $200,000. This change directly affects Louisiana residents inheriting estates valued at or below $200,000 at the time of death, allowing them to avoid full court proceedings for smaller estates. The bill amends the Code of Civil Procedure to adjust the definition of a "small succession" in Article 3421(1), simplifying the process for these cases. This policy change reduces administrative burdens for families managing modest inheritances without altering court procedures for larger estates.
HB 203 amends Louisiana law to specify that the Uterine Fibroids Commission must include one member from the Christus Health System Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine. This procedural bill defines the commission's membership structure without creating new health services or policy changes. It directly affects the composition of the existing commission established under R.S. 40:1104(B)(3). The bill is currently in early stages of consideration (prefiled, referred to Health and Welfare Committee).
SB 84 requires all health insurance plans sold in Louisiana to cover prostate cancer screening for men aged 40-49 (as medically appropriate) and men over 50, following National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines. It mandates that insurers cover these screenings without any out-of-pocket costs for enrollees, including deductibles, copays, or coinsurance. The law applies to new policies starting January 1, 2027, and existing policies must comply by January 1, 2028. This directly affects Louisiana health insurers and their policyholders by guaranteeing no-cost access to recommended prostate cancer screenings.
SB 79 re-creates Louisiana Economic Development (LED) effective June 30, 2026, and sets its termination date for July 1, 2030. The bill specifies that LED and all statutory entities under it must cease operations by July 1, 2030, ending all legislative authority for their existence. This replaces prior sunset provisions and ensures LED’s operations are limited to a defined timeframe without extending beyond 2030.
HB 228 re-creates Louisiana's Department of State Civil Service and its associated statutory entities, effective June 30, 2026. The bill sets a fixed termination date of July 1, 2033, for all statutory authority related to this department and its entities, meaning operations must end by that date unless renewed under specific procedures. It directly affects the Department of State Civil Service and all entities legally part of it, as defined in Louisiana law. The bill amends existing statutes to establish this sunset timeline, replacing prior provisions that would have ended the department earlier. This is a procedural measure focused on structuring the department's temporary existence, not on policy changes for the public.
SB 105 amends Louisiana's TOPS program to expand eligibility for the TOPS-Tech Award to veterans honorably discharged from U.S. military installations located in Louisiana. To qualify, veterans must earn a 17+ ACT score (or equivalent SAT/ACT WorkKeys silver level) and submit their DD-214 discharge documents. The bill specifically applies to the 2020-2023 academic years and targets veterans who served at Louisiana military bases. It modifies existing eligibility rules without changing funding or creating new benefits, focusing solely on qualifying veterans for technical college financial aid.
SB 92 requires Louisiana district attorney offices to submit information about sexual assault collection kits to a statewide tracking system by July 1, 2024. This mandate applies to all relevant entities, including law enforcement and healthcare providers handling these kits, to ensure consistent tracking of evidence. The law also requires the state police to report on implementation progress, including phased rollout plans, to legislative committees and the governor by January 1, 2024. The system aims to improve transparency and coordination in handling sexual assault cases, with the bill taking effect August 1, 2026.
SB 34, "Bryan's Call," establishes clear rules for missing child alerts in Louisiana. It requires AMBER Alerts for children 17 or younger in immediate danger of serious harm or death, and Level II alerts for other missing children cases that don’t meet AMBER criteria. Local police must assess alert types, but state police make the final decision and provide required training for law enforcement on using these systems. The law also grants legal immunity to broadcasters, cable operators, and law enforcement for actions related to Level II alerts.
SB 113 establishes a backup mechanism for Louisiana's Local Healthcare Provider Participation Program in Calcasieu Parish. If the parish fails to authorize a local hospital assessment payment by June 1, 2026, municipalities within the parish with populations over 60,000 may independently authorize such assessments for healthcare providers operating within their city limits. The bill treats these municipalities as equivalent to parishes for compliance purposes, requiring them to meet the same program requirements. This procedural bill directly affects Calcasieu Parish and its larger municipalities, clarifying governance authority for healthcare funding.
HB 168 establishes a structured transitional reentry program in Louisiana for female parolees, administered by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections. It directly affects women who have served at least five years in prison, have no sex offense convictions, are within six months of release, have no recent disciplinary issues, and voluntarily agree to participate. The program aims to support their safe community reintegration through tailored preparation, requiring parole eligibility and adherence to department-established screening. This policy creates a formal pathway for eligible female parolees to access reentry services before release.
SB 141 transfers administrative oversight of the Integrated Criminal Justice Information System Policy Board from the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement (which operates under the governor) to the Louisiana Supreme Court. The Supreme Court will now provide the board with necessary staff, clerical support, and technical resources as outlined in the amended law. This change does not alter the board’s core function of managing Louisiana’s criminal justice data system but shifts its governance to the judicial branch. The bill is pending in the Judiciary Committee as of its prefiled date.
This bill sets a 60-day deadline for planning commissions to approve or disapprove land subdivision maps (plats), with written reasons for rejections. It requires public hearings for most submissions, including newspaper notices and certified mail, but allows commissions to waive hearings for small subdivisions (5 or fewer lots, no new streets) in large municipalities (over 150,000 population). Approved plats automatically become part of the local official land-use plan, though approval doesn’t mean public acceptance of streets or open spaces shown. The bill directly affects local governments, planning commissions, and developers seeking subdivision approvals in Louisiana.
