Rep. Gabe Firment

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes specific court locations for legal cases involving the Municipal Police Employees' Retirement System in Louisiana. It requires such lawsuits to be filed either in East Baton Rouge Parish or in the parish where the retirement system's employees live. Additionally, the bill mandates that cases against the system or its board of trustees must be heard in the district court where the employer is located. These rules apply directly to individuals or entities seeking to sue the retirement system and determine which courts have jurisdiction over these claims.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the text of a Senate resolution regarding the removal of judges for serious offenses like malfeasance or incompetence. The changes involve correcting a spelling error in the word "canons" and adding the preposition "of" to clarify the reference to United States laws. These adjustments do not alter the substantive policy or the process for addressing judicial misconduct but ensure the legislative document is accurate. The bill is currently in the final stages of passage after being referred to a committee and amended.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires out-of-state vehicles operating in Louisiana to display proof of compulsory liability insurance, extending the state's insurance requirements to vehicles registered elsewhere. If a driver cannot show valid insurance documentation when asked by law enforcement, the vehicle may be impounded and the driver issued a notice of noncompliance. The law also allows officers to remove Louisiana license plates from out-of-state vehicles that fail to meet insurance requirements and mandates that copies of noncompliance notices be sent to the Department of Motor Vehicles within three days. These enforcement procedures apply to all motor vehicles operated on Louisiana public highways, regardless of where they are registered.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires insurance contracts in Louisiana to include a minimum prescriptive period of 24 months for first-party claims and one year for other claims, preventing insurers from limiting the time policyholders have to file lawsuits. It also clarifies that making a payment under an insurance contract does not reset or extend the deadline for filing a claim. The law applies to insurance policies covering residents or property located in Louisiana, including health and accident policies for state residents.

Maddy summarySB 42 amends Louisiana law to explicitly prohibit using artificial intelligence to create child sexual abuse materials, directly affecting individuals or entities generating such content through AI. The bill updates definitions to include "digitally generated, including by artificial intelligence" under "child sexual abuse materials" and expands "produce" to cover causing AI-generated content. It makes it illegal to create, distribute, or solicit child sexual abuse materials using AI tools, aligning with existing prohibitions on physical or non-AI generated materials. The law applies to all such content involving children under 17, treating AI-generated depictions as equally prohibited as traditional media. This is a substantive policy change adding AI to existing legal frameworks without altering enforcement mechanisms.

Maddy summaryHB 401 designates the elevated section of U.S. Highway 190 over the Bogue Falaya River in Covington, St. Tammany Parish, as the "Corporal Justin D. McLeese Memorial Bridge" to honor a military corporal. The bill requires the Louisiana Department of Transportation to install signage reflecting this name, using local or private funds to cover costs up to $2,250 per sign. This is a ceremonial naming bill with no substantive policy changes, solely commemorating an individual through a public infrastructure designation.

Maddy summaryHB 850 amends Louisiana's Standard Fire Policy to require insurers to provide written reasons for canceling residential property insurance policies upon the insured's written request. This directly affects homeowners whose policies are canceled by insurers, ensuring they receive clear, written explanations for the cancellation. The key provision adds a specific requirement to the policy's cancellation section, mandating that insurers detail the reasons for cancellation in writing when requested. The bill does not change existing notice periods (30/60 days for most cancellations, 10 days for nonpayment) but adds transparency for policyholders.

Maddy summaryHB 578, the "Restoring Biological Truth Act," amends Louisiana statutes to replace the term "gender" with "sex" in all legal references, defining "sex" as an individual's biological sex at birth (male or female). The bill specifically requires that "sex" be used instead of "gender" in civil codes, court documents, workforce reporting (e.g., R.S. 4:158.2), child custody forms (e.g., R.S. 13:1856), and diversity language for boards (e.g., R.S. 3:1493), while clarifying that gender identity cannot substitute for biological sex. It directly affects state agencies, courts, and organizations collecting demographic data or drafting legal documents. The bill does not create new restrictions but changes terminology across 50+ statutes to align with the defined biological sex standard.

Maddy summaryHB 816 prohibits foreign adversaries (as defined by U.S. Treasury) and entities with foreign adversary control from owning or acquiring land within 25 miles of designated Louisiana military installations. The bill directly affects foreign governments, corporations, or investment funds with foreign adversary ties seeking to purchase or lease such adjacent property. Key provisions include requiring affidavits to verify non-adversary status, imposing $50,000 civil penalties for violations, and allowing contract rescission if a foreign adversary interest is discovered. Exceptions cover U.S. citizens, legal residents, and residential properties (1-4 family homes). The law aims to protect military sites by restricting ownership near installations, with enforcement handled by the state attorney general.

Maddy summaryThis Louisiana House resolution asks the Departments of Wildlife and Fisheries and Conservation and Energy to study cooperative agreements for withdrawing surface water. The study must consider how water use supports resource preservation, coordinates invasive species control, enables long-term management, and establishes sustainable funding. The agencies must submit a written report of their findings to the House Committee on Natural Resources and Environment before the 2027 legislative session begins.