Maddy summaryHB 4 calls for a constitutional convention in Louisiana to draft a new state constitution, directly affecting all Louisiana voters and 93 delegates selected through a 2026 election. The bill specifies that 93 delegates will be elected (2 per Senate district, 1 per Public Service Commission district) and 10 appointed by the governor, with all delegates required to be Louisiana residents and eligible voters. The convention must meet on December 29, 2026, and any new constitution it produces must be submitted to voters for approval. The bill aims to replace Louisiana’s current 75,000-word constitution - amended 221 times since 1974 - with a streamlined document focusing on foundational government structure and rights, moving detailed provisions to state laws.
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Maddy summaryHB 68 adds a specific offense to Louisiana's disturbing the peace law, prohibiting the interruption of worship services or religious ceremonies at churches or other places of worship. The bill defines this conduct as disturbing the peace, with penalties including fines up to $500, imprisonment up to six months, or both, and requires at least 15 days of the sentence to be served without probation. This law directly affects individuals who disrupt religious gatherings, making such interruptions a criminal offense. The bill does not change existing penalties for other disturbing the peace violations but specifically targets disruptions at religious sites.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires Louisiana's Department of Public Safety to establish a formal reciprocity agreement with Ireland for recognizing driver's licenses. It directly affects Louisiana residents holding valid Irish driver's licenses (such as expats or students) and Irish visitors driving in Louisiana. The key provision mandates the state to enter this agreement, allowing Irish license holders to drive in Louisiana without needing a new Louisiana license. The bill does not change current licensing requirements for new applicants but creates a legal framework for mutual recognition. It is a procedural measure awaiting committee review before potential enactment.
Maddy summaryHB 102 creates a new criminal offense for "second degree cruelty to elderly and persons with infirmities," targeting intentional or negligent mistreatment causing serious injury to vulnerable individuals. It directly affects caregivers - including family members, neighbors, nursing homes, and care facilities - and applies to elderly people (60+), those with disabilities, or individuals in residential care settings. Key provisions define the crime, set penalties of up to 40 years in prison (with a mandatory minimum of 5 years if death occurs), and include an affirmative defense for spiritual healing methods. The bill also designates this offense as a "crime of violence" under Louisiana law, impacting sentencing in related cases.
Maddy summaryHB 154 modifies Louisiana law to clarify that unemancipated minors under 16 cannot legally acknowledge paternity, while 16- and 17-year-old minors require court approval to do so. The bill establishes a process where courts may grant authorization after assessing the minor’s understanding of paternity acknowledgment and the best interests of both the minor and the child. It also updates child support guidelines (R.S. 9:315.1(C)(8)) to consider the circumstances of minor parents, such as educational needs and limited financial capacity. The law directly affects teenage parents seeking to legally establish paternity for their children.
Maddy summaryHB 201 creates a State Seal of Fine Arts to recognize Louisiana high school graduates who complete specific arts coursework. To earn the seal, students must complete four credits in one arts discipline (like music or visual arts), maintain a 3.0 GPA in those courses, and complete an arts-related capstone project or portfolio. The state superintendent will provide schools with an insignia to affix to qualifying students' diplomas or transcripts, while schools must track recipients and the State Board of Education will establish detailed implementation rules. This bill directly affects Louisiana public high school students pursuing arts education and requires participating schools to administer the recognition program.
Maddy summaryHB 565 requires Louisiana's fire marshal to conduct fire safety inspections of early learning centers and child day care centers (as defined in R.S. 17:407.33), applying state and federal life safety codes to these facilities. The bill clarifies that the fire marshal retains responsibility for these inspections, even if local fire prevention bureaus exist, while allowing local fire departments to consult with the fire marshal and conduct fire preplanning. It directly affects day care centers and fire safety enforcement agencies by standardizing inspection protocols under existing life safety codes. The bill does not create new requirements but specifies the fire marshal's role in overseeing safety for these child-care facilities.
Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific section of Louisiana Highway 526 as the "Hayden Lane Mangum Memorial Highway" to honor an individual. The legislation achieves this by officially adding the name "Hayden" to the existing title of the roadway in the state's legal records. It directly affects the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, which will use the new designation for official signage and mapping. The bill contains no changes to traffic laws, funding, or road construction requirements, serving solely as a commemorative measure.
Maddy summarySB 70 designates a specific segment of Louisiana Highway 1 (from Camp Road to W. Moore Street in Vivian, Caddo Parish) as the "Officer Marc Brock Memorial Highway." The bill requires the Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs for this designation only if local or private funds cover the actual costs (capped at $750 per sign for materials and installation). This is a memorial designation bill with no broader policy changes, solely honoring Officer Marc Brock through highway signage.
Maddy summarySB 104 designates a specific segment of Louisiana Highway 1 in Pointe Coupee Parish (from the intersection with Highway 78 to the Pointe Coupee Parish line) as the "Ernest J. Gaines Memorial Highway" to honor the renowned author. The bill requires the state transportation department to install signage only if local or private funds cover the costs (capped at $750 per sign for materials and installation). This is a commemorative measure with no substantive policy changes, directly affecting the designated highway corridor and its signage. The bill is currently in the prefiling stage and has not yet been voted on.