HB 660 increases the state-paid annual salary for assistant district attorneys in Louisiana to $50,500 starting July 1, 2026. It directly affects all assistant district attorneys whose salaries are funded by the state (not local parishes), including those in Orleans Parish. The bill specifies exact salary amounts on set dates (e.g., $50,000 effective 2021, $50,500 effective 2026) and requires separate state appropriations to fund these increases. This is a concrete salary adjustment with no new program or policy beyond the specified pay rates.
This legislative resolution asks the Louisiana Department of Health to conduct a study on the link between gender-affirming hormone medications and mental health issues in people under 26. The study must review medical literature, examine data on psychiatric symptoms like psychosis and mood disorders, and consult with various healthcare experts. By February 2027, the department must submit a written report of its findings and any recommendations to the House Committee on Health and Welfare. The bill directly affects the Louisiana Department of Health and individuals receiving gender-affirming care in the state.
This legislative bill is a concurrent resolution that does not change any laws but instead asks the Louisiana Department of Health to study the idea of letting SNAP recipients use their benefits to pay for grocery delivery fees. The proposal focuses on helping elderly people and those with mobility issues who struggle to travel to stores, as current federal rules generally prevent using SNAP funds for delivery costs. If the study finds it feasible, the department would report its findings and recommendations to state lawmakers by February 1, 2027. This measure is purely informational and requires no immediate action or funding, serving only to gather data on the potential impact of such a policy change.
This legislative resolution asks the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development to review its public-private partnership practices by comparing the Belle Chasse Toll Bridge project with future infrastructure initiatives. The request stems from public concerns about toll fees and charges on the bridge, which led to a suspension of toll collections in October 2025. The department is required to study differences in contract terms, financial assumptions, and community impacts between the two projects and submit a report with these findings to state transportation committees by February 1, 2027.
This bill creates the Louisiana Recreational Cannabis Policy Task Force to study the potential legalization and regulation of recreational marijuana in the state. The task force, which includes members from law enforcement, health agencies, and industry representatives, will examine economic impacts, public health risks, social equity policies, and regulatory frameworks. Its findings and recommendations must be submitted to the legislature by February 1, 2027, to inform any future legislative action on the issue.
This bill establishes a formal certificate of compliance process for oil and gas sites, allowing surface owners or other interested parties to request an official assessment of a site's condition. If the regulatory department refuses to issue a certificate, the requesting parties are granted a specific period to take corrective action, with the department required to provide a confidential report detailing any alleged violations. The legislation defines who qualifies as an "operator of interest," clarifies how the resulting certificate binds future property owners, and strictly prohibits using the process to gather evidence for lawsuits. Additionally, the bill outlines rules regarding liability for costs, confidentiality of reports, and limitations on how the certificate can be used in legal proceedings.
This bill requires sex offenders in Louisiana to carry identification documents that clearly mark them as such, including QR codes and orange "sex offender" text on both driver's licenses and special identification cards. The law mandates that these individuals renew their identification annually at a motor vehicle office, where they must verify their registration information including address and employer details before receiving a new card or license. Anyone who intentionally fails to comply with these requirements faces fines of up to $500 or up to six months in jail, and the provisions apply to all registered sex offenders regardless of when their conviction occurred.
This bill prohibits the placement of carbon dioxide sequestration pipelines in the same right-of-way as existing petroleum pipelines in Louisiana. The law directly affects pipeline operators and energy companies by requiring them to use separate corridors for transporting carbon dioxide for storage purposes. This restriction aims to keep carbon dioxide transport infrastructure distinct from petroleum infrastructure, though it does not prevent the use of existing pipelines for other purposes. The measure applies statewide and would require new planning and coordination for carbon capture and storage projects.
HB 175 creates a new instant lottery game in Louisiana, with all proceeds dedicated to veteran programs. It establishes the Veterans Game Board (comprising state agency leaders and veteran organization representatives) to manage the "Veterans Game Fund," which receives all revenue from this specific game. The board distributes one-time grants of up to $50,000 to eligible applicants like 501(c)(3) veteran service organizations, colleges, JROTC programs, or veterans courts that improve veterans' lives. Unused funds are returned to the state treasury annually. This bill directly affects Louisiana veterans by channeling new lottery revenue into targeted support programs.
SB 313 prohibits Louisiana county clerks of court from charging additional fees for electronic filings in criminal cases, including related service fees. This directly affects criminal defendants, their attorneys, and court staff who use electronic filing systems for criminal matters. The bill amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to ensure no extra charges are assessed beyond standard filing costs for electronic submissions in criminal cases.
HB 564 adds "accessory before the fact" as a distinct legal category in Louisiana law, defining it as someone who helps plan or encourage a crime but isn't physically present during its commission. Penalties for this role are tiered based on the underlying offense - for example, up to 15 years for life felony crimes, or half the principal's maximum penalty for most others. The bill also creates a new resentencing process: individuals convicted as principals but later proven to be accessories before the fact can request sentence reduction after serving at least one-third of their term, with the court requiring evidence to adjust penalties under the new definitions. This directly affects people currently serving sentences for crimes where their role was misclassified as principal rather than accessory before the fact.
HB 501 gives Allen Parish's local government the authority to decide whether Class VI carbon dioxide injection wells (used for storing carbon emissions underground) can be permitted within its borders. The bill requires the parish governing authority to adopt a resolution or ordinance on this matter and notify the state Department of Energy and Natural Resources. This directly affects Allen Parish residents, businesses, and landowners by shifting permitting decisions from state to local control for these specific wells. The law does not change state rules on carbon storage but allows Allen Parish to prohibit such wells through its own local decision.
