Maddy summarySB 43 establishes Louisiana's Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Program within the Department of Health to fund clinical studies using psychedelic medications (like psilocybin) for treating opioid use disorders, co-occurring substance use disorders, and treatment-resistant mental health conditions. The program requires academic health centers to meet strict federal and state compliance standards - including FDA approval, safety protocols, and therapist qualifications - to conduct these studies. Eligible patients, including those with the specified conditions, may participate, and parishes can use opioid settlement funds to enroll residents. The bill mandates annual progress reports from participating centers and requires coordination with other states conducting similar research. This is a research-focused program, not a policy allowing general therapeutic use.
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Maddy summaryHB 180 establishes new definitions and rules for private entities seeking to expropriate (take) property in Louisiana. It defines "foreign adversary" as entities listed in U.S. Treasury sanctions databases and "agent of a foreign adversary" as an entity controlled by such entities (e.g., through ownership or profit-sharing). The bill directly affects private companies or organizations, particularly those linked to foreign adversaries, by requiring them to meet these definitions before proceeding with property expropriation. The key provision mandates that private entities must comply with these definitions as a prerequisite for any expropriation action, aligning Louisiana law with federal sanctions frameworks. (Based on R.S. 9:2717.1.1, prefiling stage as of 2026-02-18.)
Maddy summaryHB 401 designates the elevated section of U.S. Highway 190 over the Bogue Falaya River in Covington, St. Tammany Parish, as the "Corporal Justin D. McLeese Memorial Bridge" to honor a military corporal. The bill requires the Louisiana Department of Transportation to install signage reflecting this name, using local or private funds to cover costs up to $2,250 per sign. This is a ceremonial naming bill with no substantive policy changes, solely commemorating an individual through a public infrastructure designation.
Maddy summarySB 388 prohibits Louisiana state agencies from entering contracts with foreign entities designated as adversaries or terrorist organizations by the U.S. government (e.g., under federal designations like 15 C.F.R. 791.4 or 8 U.S.C. 1189). It grants the governor emergency authority to immediately cancel or suspend such contracts if they pose security risks to Louisiana, requiring consultation with homeland security and legal officials before action. The bill defines key terms like "foreign adversary" and "state contract" (covering goods, services, or technology) and allows affected parties to seek court review if they dispute cancellation decisions. This directly affects state agencies entering contracts and foreign entities linked to U.S.-designated threats.
Maddy summarySB 382 repeals Louisiana's existing legal framework for the Workers' Compensation Advisory Council, removing provisions that governed its membership, governor appointments, Senate confirmation, reporting duties, and liability protections. This bill eliminates the council as a formal entity within the state's workers' compensation system. The legislation does not create new policy but removes an established advisory body. The bill was prefilled and referred to the Committee on Labor and Industrial Relations on February 27, 2026.
Maddy summaryThis bill sets specific limits on how many legislative proposals individual lawmakers can submit during a single annual session. It restricts non-committee leaders to ten prefiled bills, while committee vice chairs and chairs are allowed up to twelve and fifteen bills, respectively. The legislation also caps the number of resolutions a member can introduce at ten, excluding routine or perfunctory items. Certain essential bills, such as those for state appropriations and capital projects, are exempt from these counting limits to ensure critical funding measures can be proposed without restriction.
Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution formally congratulates Sanil Savita Thorat, a fifth-grade student from Caddo Parish, for being named Louisiana's 2026 Elementary Student of the Year. The bill recognizes his achievements in spelling, music, and track and field, as well as his community service and academic excellence. By passing this measure, the Senate records his accomplishment for posterity and officially extends its best wishes for his future endeavors.
Maddy summaryThis concurrent resolution asks the Department of Conservation and Energy to form an Earthquake Task Force to study recent seismic activity in Red River, Bienville, Caddo, DeSoto, and Natchitoches parishes. The task force will include representatives from state agencies, the U.S. Geological Survey, universities, and local industries to develop a plan for a statewide seismic monitoring network. The group must submit its findings and recommendations to the legislature by February 1, 2027, after convening its first meeting in September 2026.
Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Louisiana's fuel pricing laws to allow retailers to offer unlimited discounts and rewards points in loyalty programs. It specifically removes restrictions that previously capped the value of points earned or the total discount a customer could receive when using those points to buy fuel. By clarifying that these rewards do not violate existing price regulations, the legislation enables gas stations to run more generous fuel reward schemes without legal penalty. The change directly affects gas station owners and customers participating in fuel discount programs across the state.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a concurrent resolution that formally commends Warren Morris for receiving the 2026 Louisiana Sports Ambassador Award and for his induction into the 2026 Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame class. The legislation recognizes Morris's significant athletic achievements, including his legendary walk-off home run in the 1996 College World Series, his performance on the U.S. Olympic baseball team, and his career in Major League Baseball. By passing this resolution, the Louisiana Legislature acknowledges Morris's long-term contributions to the state's sports reputation and his legacy as a native of Alexandria. The bill concludes by directing that a copy of the resolution be sent to Morris.