Sen. Larry Selders

Maddy summaryThis bill changes time limits for paternity disputes in Louisiana. It sets a one-year deadline for husbands to disavow paternity (starting from the child's birth or when they knew they might not be the biological father), but no later than when the child turns 12. For men seeking to establish paternity, it allows actions at any time but requires filing within one year of birth or 12 years (whichever comes first), with exceptions if the mother deceived them about paternity. These provisions directly affect husbands, fathers, and children involved in paternity cases under Louisiana law.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HCR 3) is a concurrent resolution directing the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) to amend rules governing outdoor advertising signs along highways. It requires increased spacing between signs (500-1,000 feet on most highways), bans stacked signs after July 31, 2025, and prohibits new permits for stacked configurations. The changes aim to reduce driver distractions and preserve scenic highway views, directly affecting billboard companies, property owners, and businesses that operate signage near roads. The resolution modifies existing DOTD rules to align with safety and beautification goals under the Highway Beautification Act. Note: The bill’s title incorrectly references SNAP benefits; the actual content addresses outdoor advertising regulations.

Maddy summarySB 121 requires written permission for school-based mental health screenings of students. It specifies that screenings cannot proceed without written consent from a parent or legal guardian, unless the student is 18 or older (age of majority) or legally emancipated, in which case the student may provide their own written consent. The bill directly affects students, schools, and parents/guardians by clarifying consent requirements for these screenings. The bill is currently under review in the Senate Committee on Education, with recent amendments focusing on consent language to align with student age and legal status.

Maddy summarySB 61 requires insurers to provide consumers with a copy of the specific credit information they used when underwriting or setting rates for personal insurance policies (like auto or home insurance). This directly affects policyholders who apply for or renew personal insurance, giving them transparency into the credit data influencing their premiums. The key provision mandates that insurers must disclose this credit information upon initial application or renewal, rather than keeping it confidential. The bill passed unanimously in the Senate but does not change how credit data is used in rate calculations, only requiring disclosure to consumers.

Maddy summarySB 14 delays the implementation date for certain nutrition-related public health provisions from January 1, 2027, to January 1, 2028. The bill directly affects state public health programs implementing these nutrition standards. This amendment, adopted by the Senate with unanimous support, adjusts the timeline for compliance without altering the underlying policy requirements. The full bill's specific nutrition provisions are not detailed in the provided text.

Maddy summarySB 120 amends Louisiana law to require mental health facilities to include specific language in emergency admission certificates. The bill mandates that certificates state whether a person is unwilling or unable to seek voluntary admission, or willing to seek it upon arrival at the treatment facility. This change directly affects mental health facilities and patients during emergency admissions, ensuring clearer documentation of patient status. The bill passed unanimously in the Senate (38-0) and is now moving to the House for consideration.

Maddy summarySB 182 allows Louisiana's Department of Health to temporarily suspend Medicaid prior authorization and other utilization management requirements during a declared emergency. This applies broadly to all Medicaid recipients for essential healthcare services, removing prior restrictions that specifically mentioned cancer treatment or oncology care. The bill's key mechanism gives the Department authority to ensure uninterrupted access to medical services when emergencies like natural disasters or public health crises occur. It affects all Medicaid beneficiaries in Louisiana by streamlining access to necessary care during emergencies. The bill passed unanimously in the Senate and is now pending in the House.

Maddy summarySB 153 creates limited scope licenses for certain mental health professionals providing Community Psychiatric Support Team (CPST) services under Louisiana's Medicaid program. It allows provisional license holders (like counselors, marriage and family therapists, and certified social workers) who have provided CPST services to obtain a limited license specifically for those services, bypassing full licensure requirements. The bill updates Medicaid reimbursement rules to require all CPST service providers to have staff meeting specific licensing criteria, including those with the new limited licenses. This directly affects Medicaid-funded behavioral health providers and professionals seeking to work in community psychiatric support roles. The changes aim to expand access to these services while maintaining oversight through defined licensing pathways.

Maddy summarySB 41 is titled "CHILDREN: Provides relative to child welfare." Based on the provided information, the specific details of the bill's provisions, who it directly affects, and its key mechanisms are not available. The provided text only shows an amendment placeholder, not the full content of the bill.

Maddy summaryHB 483 is a technical amendment to existing banking law that updates the definition of "virtual currency" to explicitly include "kiosk" as a method of transaction. The bill makes no new policy changes but clarifies that virtual currency kiosks fall under current banking regulations. This procedural update affects how existing banking rules apply to businesses operating virtual currency kiosks, ensuring they are covered under current oversight. The bill passed committee and moved to third reading with no opposition.