This bill would allow licensed medical practitioners and pharmacists in Louisiana to prescribe and dispense the drug ivermectin without requiring a prior patient examination. It authorizes third parties, such as family members, to receive and administer the medication on behalf of a patient. To ensure safety, the law requires doctors to provide specific training on proper storage, usage, and emergency procedures before issuing prescriptions. The legislation also grants legal immunity from civil and criminal liability to doctors, pharmacists, and third parties acting in good faith, provided the drug is not administered through gross negligence or willful misconduct.
This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to treat legislatively created public school systems exactly like parishes regarding funding and local tax powers. Under the plan, these school systems would gain the same ability to levy taxes and receive minimum foundation program money that parishes currently enjoy. The amendment includes a specific rule ensuring that any school system created before January 1, 2025, would not be subject to certain existing constitutional restrictions. By reclassifying these entities, the legislation aims to align their financial authority with that of other local government units in the state.
HB 919 amends existing laws regarding payroll deductions for public employees by removing specific reporting requirements and related administrative clauses. The bill deletes several lines from the current text that outline how agencies must handle and report on these deductions. By stripping out these provisions, the legislation simplifies the rules governing payroll deductions without adding new obligations or changing the core process. This change directly affects state agencies responsible for managing employee compensation and payroll systems.
This Louisiana resolution asks the state attorney general to investigate whether Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson, and related companies broke state or federal laws while promoting, distributing, or selling COVID-19 vaccines and boosters in the state. The request specifically targets actions taken since the start of the pandemic and requires the attorney general to review compliance with both U.S. and Louisiana laws. If an investigation occurs, the attorney general must submit a report of findings and recommendations to the House of Representatives by March 1, 2025.
This bill amends the text of a related health measure to correct a formatting error by changing the word "Paragraph" to "Subsection" within the section regarding minors' consent for medical procedures. The change does not alter the actual rules about who can consent to treatment for young people but ensures the legislation uses consistent legal terminology. It directly affects the legal framework governing medical decisions for minors and the healthcare providers who must follow them.
This bill expands the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Criminal Justice by adding four new members representing specific parishes and requiring them to have community leadership or academic expertise in law enforcement. It also mandates that police departments in cities with over 150,000 residents complete quarterly training on de-escalation, bias recognition, and crisis intervention starting in 2025. These departments must report their training completion to the council, ensuring regular updates on officer preparedness for interactions with individuals with mental illness or developmental disabilities.
This bill is a technical amendment to an existing law regarding the cleanup of oilfield sites and oil exploration activities. It does not create new policies or change how these sites are managed, but rather updates the text of the statute to improve clarity. Specifically, it changes a reference within the law from pointing to a broader section to pointing directly to the current subsection. This adjustment affects the legal wording used by agencies and companies responsible for environmental remediation in the oil industry.
This bill amends the state's public records law to clarify how the governor and specific members of their internal staff must handle official documents. It requires the governor to keep these records during their term but mandates that they be transferred to the Secretary of State's archives division once the governor leaves office. The law defines "internal staff" to include the chief of staff, deputy chief of staff, executive counsel, and director of policy, while explicitly excluding employees from other agencies. Additionally, the bill ensures that any exemptions from public access granted to these records remain in effect after the transfer.
This bill establishes a new Office of Violence Prevention within the Louisiana Department of Health to address violence as a public health crisis. The office will analyze root causes such as poverty and trauma, while examining community conditions like access to parks and schools in high-risk areas. It requires the department to collaborate with universities and nonprofits to gather data and develop strategies for conflict resolution and healing. By February 1, 2026, the department must submit a report to the legislature outlining current prevention efforts and recommendations for improving community safety.
This bill establishes a paid parental leave program for eligible employees in Louisiana's public school system, including teachers and staff. It creates a special state fund to cover the costs of substitute employees needed to fill positions while eligible staff take leave, extending the current leave period from three months to twelve months. The legislation ensures that existing collective bargaining agreements, employer policies, or other laws offering more generous benefits remain unchanged and prohibits employees from waiving their rights under the new program. Implementation depends on future legislative approval to appropriate funds for the special fund.
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice.
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on House and Governmental Affairs.
