Rep. Mandie Landry

Maddy summaryHB 525 amends the rules for billing by the New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board to allow customers to opt out of a fixed billing program. Under this change, customers will not be automatically placed on a fixed plan unless they specifically choose to enroll in one. The bill gives residents more control over how their water and sewerage charges are calculated, ensuring they are not forced into a set payment schedule without their consent.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires physicians and physician assistants to complete one hour of continuing education on treating sickle cell disease, a requirement that was originally set at three hours but was reduced by an amendment. The legislation also mandates that the educational materials used for this training be made available on the state board's website for public access. These changes directly affect medical professionals who treat patients with sickle cell disease by updating their training obligations and improving resource availability.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a Sexual Assault Survivor's Bill of Rights for licensed hospitals and healthcare providers in Louisiana, ensuring that survivors can choose whether to report an assault to law enforcement without losing access to medical care or evidence collection. It mandates that all survivors receive timely, private examinations and treatment by qualified providers, with the option to have an advocate present during forensic exams. The legislation also outlines specific procedures for collecting and preserving evidence, including a requirement that unreported evidence be stored securely for at least one year and transferred to law enforcement within seventy-two hours if the facility can maintain proper chain of custody.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Office of Motor Vehicles to handle vehicle reinstatement applications in person at all its field locations rather than allowing them to be processed remotely. The legislation directly affects drivers seeking to reinstate their licenses or vehicle registrations by mandating an on-site visit for these specific transactions. By removing the option for remote processing, the bill changes the administrative procedure for reinstatements to ensure they occur physically at a DMV office. This change applies to every field location of the agency, standardizing the process across the state.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the Commissioner of Administration to create a specific timeline and implementation plan for the technological features of a public meetings website. The requirement applies to the state agency responsible for administering the website established under existing law. By mandating a structured rollout schedule, the legislation ensures that the digital platform for public meetings is developed systematically. This change focuses on the administrative duties of the Commissioner rather than altering the fundamental rules for holding public meetings.

Maddy summaryHB 267 is a procedural bill that does not yet establish specific requirements for numeracy education in Louisiana schools. Instead, it sets a condition stating that the law will only take effect once the legislature passes a separate bill providing the necessary funding. This measure directly affects the implementation timeline for any future numeracy programs targeting kindergarten through third-grade students. Because the bill relies on future funding legislation to become active, it currently serves as a placeholder rather than an immediate policy change.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires insurance companies to clearly advertise available discounts on homeowners and motor vehicle liability policies. It mandates that these discounts be presented in a way that is easy for consumers to understand and access. The law specifically excludes excess and surplus lines from these disclosure requirements and sets a deadline of May for compliance.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the name of the Crime Victims Services Bureau within the Department of Public Safety and Corrections by removing the phrase "Louisiana Victim Outreach." The change is purely administrative and does not alter the bureau's functions, funding, or the services it provides to victims. Because the amendment has no substantive impact on policy or operations, it does not affect any specific groups or create new legal requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the Louisiana State Law Institute to examine current laws regarding white-collar, financial, and public official corruption crimes. The study aims to review specific statutes and provide recommendations to the legislature before the 2025 session begins. The resolution does not change any existing laws but instead authorizes a formal review of how these offenses are defined and punished in the state code.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases the maximum penalties for the crime of malfeasance in office in Louisiana. It directly affects public officials who are accused of abusing their power or violating the law while holding office. Under the new provisions, anyone convicted of this crime could face up to five years in prison, a fine of up to $5,000, or both. The change updates the existing statute to allow for stricter punishment in cases of official misconduct.