Sen. Cameron Henry

Maddy summaryThis bill officially renames two specific sections of state highways in Louisiana to honor two individuals. It designates a part of Highway 175 in Mansfield as the "Jerius Marshall Highway" and a segment of Highway 133 in Start as the "Luke Letlow Memorial Highway." The legislation applies only to the named road sections within their respective parishes and does not alter any traffic laws or funding. By changing the official names of these roads, the bill serves as a commemorative measure rather than introducing new operational rules.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies the rules for joining insurance companies as defendants in civil lawsuits, primarily affecting plaintiffs, defendants, and liability insurers. It allows courts to add an insurer to a case after a verdict or settlement is reached to ensure the judgment can be enforced, provided the lawsuit falls within the policy's coverage limits and the insurer has not previously denied coverage. The legislation also establishes specific deadlines for insurers to formally notify insured individuals when they decide not to cover a claim or refuse to defend them in court. Additionally, it sets procedures for how insurers must communicate their decision to reserve rights regarding a claim, requiring written notice to the insured and the insured's legal counsel within a set timeframe before trial.

Maddy summaryThis concurrent resolution from the Louisiana Legislature urges President Biden's administration to end the temporary pause on approving pending liquefied natural gas export permits. The bill highlights the state's significant economic reliance on the oil and gas industry, which contributes billions in tax revenue and supports thousands of jobs. It argues that halting these approvals could disrupt global supply chains, increase energy costs, and harm national security. The measure does not change any laws but serves as a formal request to the federal government to resume its review of LNG export projects.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows insurance companies to use satellite imagery to inspect properties that already have active insurance policies. The change permits insurers to assess the condition of the property itself rather than just the repairs, potentially using this data to evaluate risk or adjust coverage. It directly affects insurance providers and property owners by expanding the methods available for policy verification. The amendment ensures the language accurately reflects that the inspection applies to the property as a whole.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates the Children's Code to clarify how academic and transitional plans are handled for children committed to the Department of Public Safety and Corrections. It mandates that individualized learning plans for these minors must explicitly include vocational training options. Additionally, the law requires the department to provide a copy of the child's academic plan and progress reports to their parents or guardians upon release. The bill also establishes a requirement for the department to create a comprehensive transitional plan at least six months before a child is released, covering areas such as education, health, living arrangements, and employment.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates the northern bascule section of the U.S. Route 11 Maestri Bridge in St. Tammany Parish as the "Jimmy Buffett 'Changes in Latitude' Memorial Crossing." It directs the Department of Transportation and Development to install and maintain signs for this designation, provided that local or private funds cover the costs of materials and installation, with a limit of $550 per sign. The signage will be placed near the bridge's service building and, if additional funding is available, on the opposite side of the pier to be visible to boats.

Maddy summaryThis bill adds Tianeptine to Schedule I of Louisiana's Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Law. By doing so, it classifies the substance as a drug with no accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse, making its possession, sale, and distribution illegal under state law. The change applies to Tianeptine in any form, including its salts and isomers, unless it is part of a pharmaceutical product approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This legislative action directly affects individuals who manufacture, distribute, or possess the substance and law enforcement officers who enforce these regulations.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends state laws governing the conversion of mutual health insurance companies into stock companies or other organizational forms. It requires the insurance commissioner to conduct independent valuations and financial reviews of any proposed acquisition before a public hearing, with the results published online. The legislation also mandates that advertisements sent to policyholders must be pre-approved by the department to prevent false or misleading information. Additionally, the bill clarifies rules for how the reorganization plan must be voted on by the company's members and ensures that sensitive documents obtained during the review process are handled according to existing confidentiality laws.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes an Alzheimer's and Related Dementias Advisory Council within the Louisiana Department of Health to provide guidance on issues affecting people with dementia. The council will be composed of specific members, including a representative from the home health industry with dementia experience, and the governor must appoint a caregiver for a person with Alzheimer's or related dementia to the group. The legislation also updates the council's connection to the governor's office of elderly affairs and adjusts the number of members to twenty-two. These changes aim to create a formal advisory body focused on dementia care without altering existing funding or operational procedures.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new specialty license plate in Louisiana dedicated to the Grambling State University World Famed Tiger Marching Band. The plate will be available to any Louisiana vehicle owner, including those driving cars, trucks, and motorcycles, provided there are at least 1,000 applicants. Each plate will cost an additional $25 in royalties, which must be used exclusively to support the university's marching band program, along with a small $3.50 administrative fee. The Department of Public Safety and Corrections is tasked with designing the plate in collaboration with university officials and issuing it once the necessary systems are updated.