Rep. Mandie Landry

Maddy summaryHB 133 increases Louisiana's earned income tax credit (EITC) to 5.10% of the federal EITC amount for which an individual qualifies. It directly affects low-to-moderate-income Louisiana residents who claim the federal EITC, providing them with a larger state tax refund. The bill sets this credit rate for tax years starting January 1, 2026, through 2030, aligning Louisiana's credit with federal eligibility rules. The policy change takes effect in 2026, with the credit amount calculated based on the federal EITC calculation. This is a substantive tax policy change, not a procedural measure.

Maddy summaryHB 337 establishes a $500 annual income tax credit for Louisiana taxpayers who claim a dependent child under six years old on their state tax return. It directly affects low-income families, limiting eligibility to those with adjusted gross income under $30,000 (single/head of household) or $60,000 (married-joint/qualified surviving spouse). The credit is refundable, meaning taxpayers can receive a cash refund if the credit exceeds their tax liability. This policy change applies to tax years beginning January 1, 2026, and is designed to reduce tax burden for qualifying parents with young children.

Maddy summaryThis bill restricts the enforceability of nondisclosure agreements in cases involving hostile work environments or sexual harassment. It specifically prohibits employers from requiring employees to sign clauses that prevent them from discussing these issues before a dispute has occurred. The law also clarifies that any such agreements signed prior to a dispute will not be upheld in court, while allowing them only if entered into after a formal report or dispute has already taken place. These changes directly affect employers and employees by limiting the ability of companies to silence victims through pre-dispute contracts.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies the rules for disclosing money spent on electioneering communications by changing how the law defines what counts as advocacy. It removes language that allowed for a reasonable interpretation of whether a message was political, replacing it with a stricter standard that requires a person to clearly appear to be advocating for a candidate. These changes directly affect political groups and individuals who spend money on media communications during elections, ensuring that any such spending is subject to mandatory financial reporting. By eliminating ambiguity in the definition of advocacy, the bill aims to make the disclosure requirements more straightforward and enforceable.

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 existing election laws to clarify rules regarding prohibited political materials and establishes specific criminal penalties for violations. It primarily affects media organizations and online service providers by creating exceptions that protect them from liability when they host content without controlling or influencing it. The legislation also defines key terms such as "known candidate," "media entity," and "interactive computer service" to ensure clear application of these new protections. By referencing federal definitions for internet services, the bill aims to align state regulations with established national standards for online content moderation.

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 prohibits the sale of consumable hemp products at retail locations that also hold a permit to sell alcohol. It directly affects businesses that operate as both alcohol retailers and hemp product sellers by banning the co-location of these two types of goods. The key provision states that no person can sell or offer for sale hemp products on the premises of an entity with a Class A alcohol beverage permit. This rule aims to separate the retail environments for hemp and alcohol rather than allowing them to be sold together in the same physical space.