SB 229 authorizes Louisiana State University (LSU) and the Commissioner of Administration to transfer non-mineral interests in specific state-owned land parcels in Bossier Parish. The bill describes detailed property boundaries (Sections 17-21 in Township 18 North, Range 12 West) and explicitly excludes mineral rights, a four-acre tract, highway rights-of-way, and other designated areas. It establishes terms for the transfer but does not specify the recipient or purpose of the land. As a procedural authorization bill, it focuses solely on enabling the transfer of defined property.
SB 255 requires Medicaid-funded behavioral health providers in Louisiana to ensure staff delivering psychosocial rehabilitation (PSR) services hold at least a bachelor's degree in specific fields like counseling, social work, or psychology. This affects all licensed providers seeking Medicaid reimbursement for PSR services. The bill mandates these educational qualifications as a condition for continued reimbursement, updating existing Medicaid eligibility rules. The measure is pending legislative review and would not take effect until enacted.
SB 252 standardizes how Louisiana drivers indicate organ donation preferences on their licenses. It requires the Department of Public Safety and Corrections to provide clear, neutral information about organ donation at license offices, with a designated "Yes" or "No" box on licenses for applicants to mark their choice. Applicants can specify organs or limitations, but no selection is required, and the absence of a mark does not imply consent or refusal. The bill takes effect January 1, 2027, and applies directly to all Louisiana drivers applying for or renewing licenses.
SB 241 requires insurance adjusters, public adjusters, insurance appraisers, and contractors licensed in Louisiana to include their valid license number in every business-related written message, including emails and other electronic communications. This applies to all written materials sent as part of their professional work. The bill directly affects these licensed professionals by mandating clear identification of their credentials in all client and business interactions. The requirement aims to increase transparency and accountability for these service providers.
SB 253 prevents Louisiana's professional licensing boards from banning healthcare providers with prescriptive authority from prescribing peptides shipped from FDA-registered 503B facilities or FDA-registered compounding pharmacies. It directly affects doctors and other licensed prescribers who currently use such peptide sources. The bill requires providers to verify that prescribed peptides are not on the FDA's prohibited compounding list. This law aims to remove regulatory barriers for access to specific peptide treatments while ensuring compliance with federal FDA guidelines.
SB 257 removes the requirement for commercial fishing tags to include the social security number of the tag holder. It specifically amends Louisiana laws governing pompano strike nets, which currently mandate that tags display the owner's name, address, social security number, and permit number. The bill would eliminate the social security number requirement while keeping the other information (name, address, permit number) on tags. This change directly affects commercial fishermen using pompano strike nets in Louisiana waters. The bill does not alter other tag requirements or fishing regulations.
SB 260 requires youth sports volunteers (like coaches, trainers, and officials) in Louisiana to complete safety training before participating in athletic activities. This training must either be a league-approved safety program or a state-approved "injury mitigation course" covering concussion safety, heat injuries, cardiac risks, and emergency response. Volunteers with current CPR certification may be exempt from the training requirement. The bill aims to limit liability for these volunteers when they follow the safety protocols, directly affecting those organizing or leading youth sports teams across Louisiana.
SB 306 creates a new criminal offense in Louisiana for obstructing freedom of worship at churches or other places of worship. It prohibits specific actions including using force to intimidate attendees, damaging church property, blocking lawful access to the building, or engaging in disruptive activities during scheduled worship services. Violations carry fines up to $25,000 and imprisonment up to 18 months for repeat offenses, with enhanced penalties if bodily injury occurs. The law directly affects individuals who interfere with religious gatherings on private religious property, aiming to protect the orderly conduct of worship as defined by the bill.
SB 290 requires Louisiana's state Department of Education to obtain approval from a local public school system before changing a student's "exit code" in the state data system if it differs from the code assigned by the school. This directly affects the state education department and local school systems, as it mandates their collaboration before altering certain student data. The key provision adds a requirement to existing law, ensuring schools have a say in how their students' data is recorded in the state system. This is a procedural change to data management, not a substantive education policy shift. The bill is currently pending in the Education Committee.
SB 317 proposes to amend Louisiana's Military Advisory Council membership rules by increasing its size from 19 to 21 members. The bill specifies that two additional positions will be added: the chair of the Senate Select Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs and the chair of the House Special Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs, each serving as voting members. This change directly affects how the council is structured and who participates in its meetings, which advise the state on military and veterans' matters. The council's current composition already includes the governor, adjutant general, legislative leaders, and agency secretaries. The bill focuses solely on procedural membership details without altering the council's duties or funding.
SB 334 would allow Louisiana municipalities and parishes to impose civil fines for violations of local ordinances related to public health, housing safety, fire codes, building codes, zoning, vegetation, nuisances, and licensing. Property owners, tenants, or their agents would face these fines for issues like unsafe housing conditions or unkept properties. In cities with over 70,000 residents, the fines could also apply to building code and zoning violations, while excluding manufacturing facilities regulated under separate laws. The bill clarifies enforcement procedures but does not create new violations.
SB 314 allows certified social workers in Louisiana who have provided community psychiatric support and treatment (CPST) services for three years to extend their certification for that specific role. It applies to workers who meet all master's-level social work licensure requirements except for one specific provision (R.S. 37:2707(A)(3)), enabling them to petition for an extension to continue CPST work. The bill specifically includes a provision to renew certifications that expired in 2025, allowing affected workers to apply for the extension. This is a procedural change to certification rules, not a new service or funding measure.
