Rep. Jacob Landry

Maddy summaryHB 37 requires online platforms to exercise a duty of care when entering binding contracts with minors. This means platforms must take reasonable steps to protect minors during these agreements, such as ensuring terms are understandable and avoiding exploitative practices. The bill directly affects companies offering digital services, apps, or content that contract with users under 18. It recently passed a committee with amendments (11-0) and now has an effective date set for June 1, 2026, after a deadline change from March 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 64 modifies state law regarding settlement agreements involving the Attorney General. It prohibits future settlement terms that require continuing federal court oversight beyond 60 days, making such terms unenforceable against the state government or successor officials. The bill specifically targets agreements creating binding future obligations exceeding this timeframe without requiring consent from the Attorney General or Governor. This change aims to limit long-term federal judicial oversight in state settlements. The bill was reported favorably by the Judiciary Committee with a 15-0 vote.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 310), not a law with policy changes. It formally recognizes the Catholic High School of New Iberia Panthers baseball team for winning the 2025 Louisiana High School Athletic Association Division III Select state championship. The resolution specifically commends the team's victory, highlights key players and coaches, and encourages continued athletic excellence. As a symbolic gesture, it has no legal effect or direct impact on any policies or individuals beyond expressing legislative praise.

Maddy summaryHR 309 is a symbolic resolution commending the Catholic High School of New Iberia Panthers football team for winning the 2024 Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) Division III Select championship. The resolution specifically highlights their championship victory over Dunham High School (31-28), recognizes quarterback Luke Landry as the game's Outstanding Player, and notes key team achievements including multiple Louisiana Football Coaches Association All-State honorees. As a non-binding resolution, it has no legal effect or policy changes - it solely serves as an official expression of legislative recognition. The bill was adopted by the Louisiana House of Representatives in June 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 681 amends a public records law to expand who qualifies as a "public official" whose personal information (like contact details) is subject to public record requests. It adds three new categories: current state legislators, statewide elected officials, and current public service commission members. This change directly affects those three groups by making their personal information accessible under existing public records procedures. The bill updates the statute without creating new policies or altering other record access rules. (Summary based solely on the bill's text and amendments.)

Maddy summaryHB 56 is a technical amendment to clarify that flag size is included in provisions regarding the display of the U.S. flag. The bill adds "size" to the existing language, ensuring flag display regulations explicitly cover dimensions. It does not create new restrictions or rights but refines existing wording for clarity. The bill was reported favorably by the committee (9-0) and is moving forward in the legislative process. This is a procedural adjustment with no substantive policy change or direct impact on any specific group.

Maddy summaryHB 260 is a procedural bill that names itself "The Segus Jolivette Act" and adjusts section numbering within the legislation. It does not change any substantive homicide laws or affect specific individuals or policies. The bill’s sole provisions are administrative: naming the act after Segus Jolivette (a person likely recognized for contributions to criminal justice) and correcting section numbering. This is a commemorative measure with no policy or funding changes.

Maddy summaryHB 261 amends criminal code provisions related to the unlawful use of unmanned aircraft systems (drones). It makes technical changes to section references (updating "(F)" to "(G)") and clarifies that certain prohibitions apply beyond limited circumstances by removing the word "only" from one provision. The bill directly affects individuals who operate drones in ways that violate these amended criminal code sections. These changes are procedural updates to existing law, not new policy. The bill passed committee and advanced to third reading in the 2025 legislative session.

Maddy summaryHB 294 proposes a constitutional amendment to change how Louisiana distributes severance taxes collected from natural resource extraction (like oil or gas). It would require 20% of these taxes (excluding sulfur, lignite, and timber) to be remitted to the parish where extraction occurs, removing the current $850,000 annual cap on payments. Instead, the maximum amount would increase each July 1 based on the previous year's Consumer Price Index. This directly affects parishes with resource extraction, allowing them to receive larger, inflation-adjusted payments starting in 2027. The amendment requires voter approval in the November 2026 election.

Maddy summaryHB 594 establishes a flat insurance premium tax rate in Louisiana and provides phased tax reductions for qualifying insurance businesses over time. It reduces the tax rate to 50% of the standard amount for 2029, 67% for 2030, and 83% for 2031. The bill also defines "qualifying Louisiana investments" (such as state bonds, mortgages, or stocks in Louisiana-domiciled companies) that insurers can hold to earn tax credits. These provisions directly affect insurance companies operating in Louisiana that meet specific criteria, including being domiciled in the state and maintaining core operations there. The tax changes apply to businesses issuing health maintenance, life, or surplus lines insurance.