Rep. Tehmi Chassion

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies the membership structure of the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Criminal Justice by adjusting the representation for Jefferson Parish. Specifically, it changes the requirement so that one member will be selected from Jefferson Parish, while the total number of members from that parish is reduced from two to one. This amendment directly affects the commission's composition by altering how many commissioners represent that specific parish. The change is a procedural adjustment to the committee's makeup rather than a new policy initiative.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Hunter and Kennedy Clanton Act by adding a new section that requires schools to provide information about tutorship services to parents during Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings. The change directly affects parents of students with disabilities who attend these meetings, ensuring they are informed about available tutoring options as part of their child's educational plan. By inserting this requirement into the existing legislation, the bill formalizes the expectation that schools will discuss tutorship during these specific conferences.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Louisiana Educational Television Authority to include funding for French language educational programming in its annual budget request. The legislation directly affects the state's educational television network and the division of administration that manages its budget. By mandating this inclusion, the bill ensures that French language content is considered as part of the station's financial planning. Additionally, the law is named in honor of Jeremy Stine, who expressed a love for France.

Maddy summaryHB 872 is a procedural amendment bill that modifies the text of an existing education-related measure by adding a specific subsection labeled "(D)" to two separate lines. The legislation does not introduce new policies or services but instead updates the structure of a bill concerning behavioral health services for students. Because this is a technical change to the bill's language rather than a standalone policy proposal, it does not directly affect students or schools on its own. The amendment was passed by the committee and is moving through the legislative process to be added to the parent bill.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires local public school boards in Louisiana to mandate that school nurses complete at least one hour of training on sickle cell disease. The training must cover symptoms, treatments, and specific accommodations for students, using instructional materials developed by the Louisiana Sickle Cell Commission. Additionally, the law extends this mandatory sickle cell training requirement to school nurses employed by charter schools, ensuring consistent education across different types of public schools.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes pharmacists in Louisiana to dispense up to a 30-day supply of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis and a 28-day course of post-exposure prophylaxis to individuals aged 17 and older without a traditional prescription. It also permits pharmacists to perform rapid HIV tests or order laboratory testing for these patients, provided the testing occurs in a private, secured location within the pharmacy to ensure confidentiality. To support these changes, the state Department of Health must create specific rules outlining how pharmacists can administer these medications and tests, including requirements for discussing results with patients and coordinating with health insurance plans. An unpaid expert panel comprising health officials, physicians, pharmacists, and board representatives will assist in developing these operational guidelines.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies an existing healthcare measure by removing two previous amendments and updating the reporting requirements for a collaborative group studying emergency care wait times. Specifically, it instructs the collaborative to submit a summary of its findings and collected data to state health committees. The legislation does not create new patient protections or mandate specific wait time standards but rather adjusts how the study's results are formally reported.

Maddy summaryHB 376 establishes a regulatory framework for a state-sponsored medical marijuana program in Louisiana, allowing qualified patients with debilitating conditions to access marijuana for therapeutic use. The bill transfers regulatory authority from the Board of Pharmacy to the Department of Health and creates new permitting systems for marijuana retailers, production facilities, and testing laboratories. It provides legal exemptions for licensed pharmacies, growers, and researchers regarding the possession and distribution of marijuana strictly within the program's rules, while explicitly stating that these protections do not cover diversion or illegal activities outside the program. Additionally, the legislation clarifies arrest procedures for law enforcement and places the burden of proof on defendants to demonstrate that their actions complied with the program's regulations.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates the Office of the Surgeon General within the Louisiana Department of Health to establish a formal leadership role for public health advocacy. The legislation primarily involves administrative text changes to ensure the title is consistently written as "office of the surgeon general" throughout the law. Additionally, the bill clarifies the effective date of the act, specifying when it becomes law upon the governor's signature or approval. These provisions aim to organize the state's health infrastructure without altering existing operational powers or funding.

Maddy summaryHB 896 is a procedural amendment bill that modifies the Louisiana Remote Patient Monitoring Program Law by removing a specific time restriction and correcting line numbers and punctuation within the text. These changes adjust the eligibility criteria for the program by deleting a clause that previously required patients to have been diagnosed within the last eighteen months. The bill also renumbers a list item and deletes an entire line to streamline the statutory language. Directly affecting the administration of the remote patient monitoring program, the legislation aims to refine the rules governing patient participation without altering the program's core purpose.