Rep. Chad Boyer

Maddy summaryThis bill commemorates St. Joseph's Day on March 19, 2026, and establishes the Italian American Legislative Caucus in the Louisiana House of Representatives. The resolution recognizes the cultural and historical connections between Italy and Louisiana, particularly highlighting Italian contributions to the state's agriculture, commerce, culinary traditions, and the development of jazz music. By creating the caucus, the bill provides a formal structure for Italian American citizens to represent their community interests within the legislature. The measure focuses on preserving and promoting Italian heritage traditions within Louisiana's legislative body.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Louisiana laws regarding how medical expenses are recovered in personal injury cases, specifically affecting plaintiffs and defendants in civil lawsuits. It limits recoverable costs when treatment is paid through letters of protection or health insurance by capping amounts to what would have been paid under standard coverage, and it requires medical bills to be itemized and coded according to accepted billing practices. The legislation also allows parties to present expert testimony at trial to challenge the reasonableness of claimed medical expenses, ensuring both sides can question the necessity and cost of treatments. These changes aim to standardize how medical costs are calculated and verified in legal proceedings without changing the fundamental right to seek compensation.

Maddy summaryHB 221 proposes naming a new Mississippi River bridge connecting Louisiana Highways 1 and 30 as the "President Donald J. Trump Expressway." The bill requires the Louisiana Department of Transportation to install signage once construction is complete, using local or private funds to cover costs up to $750 per sign. It does not change transportation laws, funding, or affect any policies beyond the bridge's official designation. The bill is currently pending in committee and has not been enacted.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution expressing the condolences of the Louisiana House of Representatives on the death of Leroy Cavalier, a longtime Capitol Security Specialist who passed away on December 19, 2025. The resolution acknowledges Cavalier's service as a security specialist at the northeast bollards station and his contributions to the Capitol Security Office before his passing. It formally offers appreciation for his dedicated service and extends wishes for comfort to his family, friends, and colleagues.

Maddy summaryThis resolution expresses the Louisiana House of Representatives' condolences for the death of Derek Scott, the son of State Representative Rhonda Gaye Butler. It acknowledges Scott's life at St. Mary's Training School and his impact on his family and community. The document serves as a formal tribute rather than establishing new policy or regulations.

Maddy summaryThis resolution expresses condolences for the death of Joe R. Salter, a former Speaker of the Louisiana House of Representatives, and officially recognizes his contributions to the state. It acknowledges his long public service career, including his role as Speaker during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and Rita, and his subsequent work in various state government positions. The document records his notable accomplishments for posterity and extends appreciation to his family and the Louisiana community he served.

Maddy summaryHB 118 sets a $5 million cap on "general damages" in Louisiana civil lawsuits involving injury or harm, affecting plaintiffs seeking compensation for non-monetary losses like pain, suffering, emotional distress, or loss of enjoyment of life. It defines "general damages" to exclude punitive damages and special damages (such as medical bills or lost wages), which remain unaffected by the cap. Courts must reduce any jury award exceeding $5 million for general damages, though juries will not be informed of this limit during trials. The bill applies to all tort cases under Louisiana law and does not alter what types of damages are legally recoverable.

Maddy summaryThis resolution commends Patricia Lowrey-Dufour upon her retirement as the senior legislative analyst for the House Committee on House and Governmental Affairs with House Legislative Services. It formally recognizes her nearly four decades of dedicated service to the Louisiana Legislature, acknowledging her expertise and significant contributions to the institution.

Maddy summaryHB 593 creates the Louisiana Equestrian Corporation to oversee equestrian activities in specified parishes, with no fiscal impact. The bill's text amendments (Amendments 1-5) only correct capitalization of "Parish" in the list of affected parishes, making it a purely procedural update with no substantive policy changes. It directly affects Louisiana parishes named in the bill but does not alter existing laws or create new obligations. The corporation's purpose is referenced in the title but not detailed in the provided text.

Maddy summaryHB 570 references existing requirements in R.S. 51:1773 regarding minors' use of applications, directing that developers comply with those provisions. The bill's amendments (amending grammar and terminology) do not introduce new policy changes but adjust the bill's language to align with the referenced law. The bill directly affects app developers by requiring adherence to established regulations for minors' application use. No specific new mechanisms or policy changes are described in the provided context beyond referencing existing law.