Sen. Beth Mizell

Maddy summaryThis bill contains only minor text corrections to the formatting and capitalization of medical specialty names within the existing in vitro fertilization law. It does not introduce any new policies, change legal requirements, or directly affect individuals or organizations. The changes simply adjust specific words to lowercase and remove a punctuation mark to improve consistency in the document.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires local public school boards to create and carry out programs that help students with behavioral health issues get the care they need. The legislation mandates that these boards establish systems for identifying students in need and referring them to appropriate treatment services. Recent amendments to the text adjust the timeline for program implementation and correct a grammatical error regarding the designation of services. By setting this requirement, the bill aims to ensure that schools have a structured approach to supporting student mental and behavioral well-being.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a concurrent resolution that expresses the Louisiana Legislature's condolences to the family and friends of Mayther "Ray" Young, who recently passed away. It honors his life by highlighting his extensive contributions to agriculture, public service, and his community, including his work as a farmer, consultant, and elected official. The resolution formally acknowledges his achievements and transmits a copy to his widow, Dorothy Young, as a gesture of respect.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Louisiana state laws to establish mandatory expulsion rules for students in grades six through twelve who commit specific serious offenses on school property or at school events. It requires automatic expulsion for at least four semesters for students aged sixteen or older who possess firearms, long knives, or illegal drugs, while also allowing superintendents to modify these sentences on a case-by-case basis. For younger students under sixteen, the law mandates a minimum two-semester expulsion for drug offenses but makes expulsion for tobacco, alcohol, or vaping use optional rather than automatic. Additionally, the bill introduces a provision where any student in grades six through twelve who receives a third suspension for offenses other than dress codes or tardiness in a single school year must be recommended for expulsion. The legislation also outlines conditions under which expelled students may return to school on probation and specifies that violations of probation terms can lead to immediate removal without a new hearing.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires law enforcement officers to complete in-person training focused specifically on domestic violence, sexual assault, and sex trafficking. The legislation mandates that the training materials cover skills and practices related to these three specific issues while explicitly excluding content on diversity, equity, and inclusion. By narrowing the scope of the required curriculum, the bill aims to standardize the trauma-informed approach officers must learn without including broader social policy topics.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a Dual Enrollment Framework Task Force in Louisiana to improve how high school students earn college credit. The task force will include representatives from various educational groups, such as the Louisiana Association for Career and Technical Education, to review current policies and suggest improvements. Its recommendations will focus on ensuring college credits transfer properly, expanding virtual course options, and creating a uniform tuition pricing structure for dual enrollment classes. Additionally, the task force will propose ways to reward schools and colleges that successfully help students earn credits in both academic and technical fields.

Maddy summarySB 434 is a procedural amendment that modifies the text of a bill regarding vape use in schools by removing specific language about providing something. The change does not alter the actual policy or rules concerning vaping in educational settings, as the amendment only affects the wording of the original legislation. Consequently, this bill has no direct impact on students, schools, or vaping regulations and serves solely to refine the draft text before it proceeds further.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires every public and approved nonpublic secondary school in Louisiana to print the number "988" on the back of all student identification cards. The measure also mandates that schools post the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number on their websites to ensure easy access to help. Effective July 1, 2024, the law aims to make suicide prevention resources more visible to students and staff.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new crime called coerced criminal abortion by means of fraud, which prohibits anyone from knowingly giving an abortion-inducing drug to a pregnant woman without her knowledge or consent. It also amends existing laws to explicitly classify attempted abortions as a crime and adds the specific act of using drugs to cause an abortion to the state's list of racketeering activities. Under the new provisions, offenders face prison sentences ranging from five to twenty years and fines between ten thousand and one hundred thousand dollars, depending on the gestational age of the pregnancy and the risk to the woman's health. The law applies to any person who engages in these actions, not just medical professionals, and ensures that a conviction under this bill does not prevent further prosecution for more serious offenses like murder if the woman is harmed or killed.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Louisiana laws regarding the duties of coroners, specifically focusing on their role in investigating sexual assault cases. It requires coroners to examine victims of sexually oriented crimes and allows them to designate specific hospitals or healthcare providers to perform these forensic medical exams. The legislation also establishes a process where an adjacent coroner can step in if the local coroner is unable, unwilling, unqualified, or has a conflict of interest, with the attorney general responsible for determining such conflicts. These changes aim to ensure that forensic examinations are conducted by qualified professionals while providing a clear backup system when needed.