Rep. Jacob Landry

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the United States Congress to collaborate on finding a cure for Sanfilippo Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder affecting children. The resolution calls for legislative action and support rather than establishing new funding or regulatory requirements. It was recently passed by the House of Representatives with unanimous support. The primary effect is a formal statement of intent to address this specific medical condition.

Maddy summaryThis resolution officially creates the Energy Caucus within the Louisiana House of Representatives to focus on issues related to the state's energy industry. The new group is open to any state representative who currently works in, has previously worked in, or has an interest in promoting the energy sector, which includes fossil fuels, renewable energy, and nuclear power. By establishing this specialized committee, the legislature provides a formal structure for members to discuss and coordinate on matters specific to the energy industry.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the creation of the Task Force on Advanced Drilling by adding a provision that allows the committee chairman to appoint additional members as needed. The change directly affects the House Committee on Natural Resources and Environment by expanding its flexibility in staffing the task force. By inserting a specific clause into the legislative text, the bill ensures the committee can designate extra members based on its judgment. This procedural adjustment does not alter the task force's primary goal of studying carbon storage impacts but modifies how the group is formed.

Maddy summaryHB 1247 establishes a statewide Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Coordinator to oversee and support forensic care for sexual assault survivors across the state. The bill directly affects healthcare providers, law enforcement agencies, and survivors by creating a centralized role to improve the consistency and quality of medical examinations and evidence collection. Key provisions include defining the coordinator's responsibilities, setting up a funding mechanism, and outlining procedures for training and certification of Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners. The legislation aims to streamline the response to sexual assaults by ensuring survivors receive standardized, trauma-informed care from qualified professionals.

Maddy summaryHB 1235 requires health insurance plans to cover prosthetic and custom orthotic devices and services based on medical necessity, as determined by the insured's doctors and specialists. The bill mandates that coverage levels must at least match federal standards for the elderly and disabled, while also prohibiting blanket exclusions for items used in physical activities or daily hygiene. Additionally, the legislation establishes specific appeal processes for denied claims and outlines detailed factors insurers must consider when evaluating medical necessity, such as the patient's current condition and functional needs.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the Louisiana Department of Health to conduct a study identifying gaps in acute healthcare access for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The legislation also establishes a committee to oversee this study, which will include representatives from the House and Senate, as well as one member appointed by the Senate president. The primary goal is to gather data on where and how these individuals face barriers in receiving timely medical care. Once the study is complete, the department is required to submit a report detailing its findings to the legislature.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific stretch of United States Highway 165 in Oberlin, Louisiana, as the "Kulyn Brooks Manuel Memorial Highway" to honor an individual. The legislation directs the state Department of Transportation and Development to install and maintain signs for this new name, provided the department recovers its material and installation costs from local or private funding sources. The act limits the reimbursement for each sign to a maximum of $2,250 and applies only to the section of the road running between the northern and southern boundaries of the town.

Maddy summarySB 29 requires Louisiana coroners to perform autopsies on infants under one year and children under fifteen who die unexpectedly without explanation. The autopsies must include toxicology, microscopic exams, and review of immunization records from the state registry, with coroners documenting recent immunizations in the report. Coroner findings of sudden infant death (SIDS) or similar causes must be reported to local health units within 48 hours and to the CDC/NIH registry. Parents may object in writing to an autopsy, but coroners may override this if public health or safety requires it. The bill directly affects coroners, health departments, and the state immunization registry.

Maddy summarySB 125 increases compensation for people wrongfully convicted in Louisiana. It raises the annual payment rate from $25,000 to $40,000 per year incarcerated, with a new maximum total of $600,000 starting August 1, 2026 (up from $400,000 previously). It also allows those convicted before July 2022 to apply for supplemental payments (up to $40,000 annually) by August 1, 2027, and offers a $250,000 lump sum option for new claims filed after July 2022. The bill directly affects Louisiana residents who were wrongfully imprisoned and seek financial redress under state law.

Maddy summaryHB 726 increases penalties for abandoning boats or vessels in Louisiana by doubling the fines for this specific violation. The bill directly affects boat owners who intentionally leave vessels on public property, private land without permission, or in state waters. It amends existing law to explicitly double the criminal penalties for abandoning boats or boating accessories, as outlined in Section 2531.1(A)(2). This change applies to all vessels covered under the littering statute, including boats and related equipment. The law focuses on strengthening enforcement against vessel abandonment as a form of illegal disposal.