Rep. Mike Bayham

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commendation resolution that honors Emily "Emmy" Ella Rabalais, a high school student from Louisiana, for her community service and recent recognition as the first-ever Miss Teen Wheelchair Louisiana USA. The resolution highlights her fundraising efforts for children's charities, her long-term involvement in political campaigns, and her plans to pursue a career as a disability rights attorney. It formally acknowledges her achievements and expresses support for her upcoming participation in the national pageant in Ohio. As a non-binding resolution, the bill does not change laws or policies but serves to publicly recognize her contributions and inspire others.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends existing legislation to update the list of federal entities responsible for processing central bank digital currency. Specifically, it modifies the text to include the Governors of the United States Federal Reserve System or a relevant federal agency in the provisions concerning such currency. The change ensures that the legal framework accurately reflects the roles of these institutions in the potential implementation of digital currency by the central bank.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies insurance regulations to prevent health plans from using step therapy or fail-first protocols for prescriptions of certain ventilators. Specifically, it mandates that coverage plans must not require patients to try alternative treatments first if the ventilator needs frequent servicing or if clinical evidence suggests alternatives would be less effective or harmful. The legislation directly affects health insurance companies and patients requiring ventilator support by ensuring these devices are covered without unnecessary hurdles.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Louisiana laws to allow licensed professional counselors and marriage and family therapists to receive supervision through virtual video conferencing. It requires the state board to create specific rules for this remote supervision, ensuring it meets the same standards as in-person training through secure technology. The legislation also modifies experience requirements for licensure, permitting candidates to count up to three thousand hours of supervised practice that includes this virtual format.

Maddy summaryThis bill asks the Louisiana State Law Institute to study whether it is practical to create a single, statewide list of bail amounts for different crimes. Currently, bail decisions are made by local courts in each of the state's sixty-four parishes, which can lead to inconsistent outcomes depending on where a person is arrested. The study would examine how a uniform system might work and provide recommendations to the legislature by May 2025. If the institute finds such a system feasible, the legislature could later decide to adopt it to standardize bail across the state.

Maddy summaryThis resolution asks the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development to add left-turn caution lights at four specific intersections in St. Bernard Parish. The bill cites federal data indicating that left turns are involved in a significant portion of traffic accidents to support this safety request. It specifically targets locations in Chalmette and Arabi where current traffic signals lack these additional caution features. The measure does not mandate the installation but serves as a formal request to the state agency to improve road safety for drivers in those areas.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally commends Crescent City Steakhouse in New Orleans for its 90th anniversary. It recognizes the restaurant's long history, noting that it was founded in 1934 by John Vojkovich and has remained family-owned since then. The document highlights the establishment's role in creating the famous "steaks sizzling in butter" dish and its status as the oldest family-owned steakhouse in the city. The bill serves as a symbolic gesture of gratitude rather than establishing new laws or regulations.

Maddy summaryThis resolution condemns antisemitic violence, threats, and verbal abuse targeting Jewish students, faculty, and staff on Louisiana college campuses. It specifically addresses harmful rhetoric that falsely equates Jewish identity with colonialist oppression and clarifies the status of campus encampments. The text does not create new laws or penalties but serves as a formal statement of concern and support for the affected community.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies regulations for college athletes by restricting their ability to sign contracts for using their name, image, or likeness if those deals conflict with their team's existing contract, unless the athletic department approves. It also requires schools to provide annual financial literacy and life skills workshops lasting at least two and a half hours during an athlete's first and third academic years. Additionally, the legislation limits liability for university staff and officials regarding damages to an athlete's potential earnings from name, image, or likeness contracts, except in cases of gross negligence or intentional misconduct. These changes directly affect postsecondary institutions and intercollegiate athletes participating in sports programs.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new crime called coerced criminal abortion by means of fraud, which prohibits anyone from knowingly giving an abortion-inducing drug to a pregnant woman without her knowledge or consent. It also amends existing laws to explicitly classify attempted abortions as a crime and adds the specific act of using drugs to cause an abortion to the state's list of racketeering activities. Under the new provisions, offenders face prison sentences ranging from five to twenty years and fines between ten thousand and one hundred thousand dollars, depending on the gestational age of the pregnancy and the risk to the woman's health. The law applies to any person who engages in these actions, not just medical professionals, and ensures that a conviction under this bill does not prevent further prosecution for more serious offenses like murder if the woman is harmed or killed.