Rep. Tehmi Chassion

Maddy summarySB 3 authorizes St. Martin Parish Hospital District No. 2 to name its medical office building at 220 Champagne Boulevard in honor of Burton D. Dupuis, a living individual who has served the parish for over fifty years. The bill specifically allows the district to name the building after Dupuis, bypassing standard naming restrictions under Louisiana law. This is a ceremonial measure with no substantive policy changes, directly affecting the hospital district's naming authority for this specific building. The bill passed unanimously in the Senate and is now moving to the House for consideration.

Maddy summaryHB 120 corrects outdated references in Louisiana law regarding death benefits for Louisiana State Guard members. It removes specific statutory citations (like R.S. 29:26.1(G)) that no longer apply, ensuring the law accurately references current provisions. The bill directly affects families of deceased Louisiana State Guard members by maintaining their eligibility for existing death benefits without changing the benefit amount or eligibility criteria. This is a technical correction to the legal text, not a policy change.

Maddy summarySB 237 allows the city of Lafayette and Lafayette Parish to create local rules for addressing dangerous or dilapidated buildings that threaten public safety. It specifically adds Lafayette Parish to a list of jurisdictions already authorized under Louisiana law to adopt ordinances for securing, removing, or demolishing such structures. The bill does not create new powers but explicitly extends existing authority to Lafayette, directly affecting property owners with unsafe buildings and enabling local governments to take action without state-level intervention. This change streamlines enforcement for local officials handling blighted properties within Lafayette Parish.

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 summaryThis resolution (HR 314) urges the Louisiana Department of Health to provide information and resources about preventable diseases like measles and pertussis, and to improve access to immunizations in rural and low-income communities. It specifically targets barriers such as distance to providers, transportation gaps, and healthcare workforce shortages. The resolution requests the department collaborate on practical solutions like mobile clinics and community outreach to help these underserved areas. It does not create new law but formally asks for action to address existing access challenges.

Maddy summaryHR 218 is a resolution urging the Louisiana Department of Health to develop a coordinated healthcare plan for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. It requests the creation of an Institutional Special Needs Plan (I-SNP) that would integrate Medicare and Medicaid benefits through partnerships with organizations like the ARC of Louisiana, providing comprehensive services including medical care, behavioral health, vocational support, and specialized care coordination. The resolution does not create new law but formally asks the Department to collaborate with stakeholders and seek federal waivers to implement this unified care model, aiming to reduce fragmented care and improve health outcomes. This request directly affects Louisiana residents with intellectual/developmental disabilities currently receiving services through Medicaid waivers or intermediate care facilities.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 313) is a formal request from the Louisiana House of Representatives to the U.S. Congress. It urges federal action to ensure artificial intelligence in healthcare supports, rather than replaces, physicians' decision-making. The resolution specifically asks Congress to establish nationwide standards for AI transparency, patient privacy, and ethical use in medical care, while preserving the doctor-patient relationship. It does not create new laws but calls for federal legislation to protect patient safety and professional medical judgment.

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 summaryHR 340 is a resolution urging Louisiana's Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) to study safety improvements on Louisiana Highway 182 (LA-182) near I-10 and I-49 interchanges in Lafayette Parish. It specifically requests a feasibility study for adding pedestrian crosswalks, overpasses, flashing warning signals, and better road markings to address high traffic volumes (70,000 daily drivers) and safety concerns, including a 168% increase in serious accidents from 2019-2023. The resolution requires DOTD to submit a written report detailing findings to the House Transportation Committee by August 2026. This resolution does not mandate changes but directs a study to evaluate potential safety upgrades for pedestrians and drivers in a high-accident corridor.

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.