Rep. Adrian Fisher

Maddy summaryHB 268 amends outdated legal terminology in Louisiana law regarding pornography involving juveniles, specifically correcting references from "Articles" to "Sections" in two code sections (R.S. 14:81.1 and 14:648(B)(3)(i)). The bill does not change legal definitions, penalties, or protections; it only updates how these provisions are cited in legal documents. This technical correction directly affects court records, legal filings, and law enforcement documentation referencing these specific statutes. The changes streamline legal references without altering the underlying criminal law.

Maddy summaryHB 234 clarifies and strengthens Louisiana's definition of "criminal blighting of property," targeting property owners who intentionally or recklessly allow buildings to deteriorate into hazardous conditions. The bill amends statutes to define "blighted property" as vacant, uninhabitable, and dangerous structures (including those declared public nuisances by courts or administrative officers) and specifies that criminal blighting occurs when owners fail to address such conditions after official designation. It directly affects property owners of commercial or residential buildings that become public safety hazards, imposing criminal liability for neglecting repairs. The key mechanism establishes clear legal standards for prosecutors to charge owners who permit hazardous properties to remain unaddressed, aligning definitions across relevant laws.

Maddy summarySB 70 amends a definition related to remote patient monitoring services for healthcare coverage. It specifically clarifies that an "infant" eligible for these services includes a child discharged after requiring neonatal intensive care. The bill makes minor technical corrections to the bill text (removing a reference to "woman" and adding the infant definition). This is a procedural amendment affecting the bill's language, not a new policy change. The bill does not alter coverage rules or funding but ensures the definition aligns with healthcare needs.

Maddy summaryThis Louisiana concurrent resolution (HCR 60) requests that the U.S. Congress create penalties for improperly packaging or labeling cremated human remains when mailed. It highlights that while the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has specific packaging and labeling requirements for cremated remains, there are currently no penalties for violations - unlike for hazardous materials. The resolution asks Congress to address this gap to ensure remains are handled respectfully and safely during shipping.

Maddy summaryHR 292 is a resolution urging Louisiana's Department of Health to study expanding Medicaid coverage for continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) services to all gestational diabetes patients - not just those requiring insulin. It requires the department to analyze feasibility, costs (estimated $500,000-$1 million), and health impacts, with a report due by January 2026. This would directly affect Louisiana Medicaid enrollees with gestational diabetes who currently lack CGM access under existing policy. The resolution does not change coverage but requests a study to inform potential updates.

Maddy summaryHCR 13 is a resolution requesting the Southeastern Conference (SEC) schedule Louisiana State University (LSU) football games after 6:00 p.m. during September. It aims to address health and safety concerns related to extreme heat, citing heat index levels above 100°F and documented heat-related incidents at a September 2024 day game. The bill directly affects LSU football scheduling and seeks to protect players, coaches, staff, and fans by moving games to cooler evening hours. The resolution urges the SEC to implement this change but does not create a legal requirement. It is a non-binding request, not a law.

Maddy summaryHCR 32 is a procedural resolution that continues the Judicial Security Task Force, originally created in 2024, and extends its deadline for submitting a report on courthouse safety requirements to January 1, 2027. The task force studies minimum safety standards to protect judicial officers and their families in courthouses. This resolution does not create new laws but ensures the task force has additional time to complete its research. It directly affects Louisiana’s judicial system by enabling ongoing safety planning for courts. The resolution requires the task force to submit its final report to legislative committees and relevant judicial organizations.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 345) is a memorial from Louisiana's House urging Congress to create a federal disaster insurance program covering flooding, tornadoes, fires, and other disasters. It directly affects homeowners and businesses in disaster-prone areas by requesting affordable insurance to cover rebuilding costs, modeled after the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The resolution emphasizes that such insurance would provide financial certainty for insurers and expedite recovery efforts after events like hurricanes or wildfires. It does not create new law but asks Congress to adopt this approach to complement existing disaster relief programs.

Maddy summaryHCR 75 is a procedural House Concurrent Resolution that creates a Chronic Wasting Disease Task Force. It establishes the task force structure, specifying that the House-appointed member serves as chair and outlining its composition through committee referral. This resolution does not enact new policy or directly affect specific groups; it solely provides a framework for coordination among state agencies. The resolution is currently pending in committee with recent favorable reports.

Maddy summaryHB 184 creates a new tax deduction for Louisiana residents diagnosed with a terminal illness (or their spouse in joint returns) who withdraw funds from retirement accounts due to immediate financial need. The bill allows these "qualifying taxpayers" to deduct hardship distributions from their taxable income, as defined in Louisiana law (R.S. 47:297.26). This deduction applies only to withdrawals made because of a terminal illness diagnosis, not general financial hardship. The policy takes effect for tax years beginning January 1, 2026. It directly affects Louisiana taxpayers with terminal illness who access retirement funds early.