Sen. Greg Miller

Maddy summarySB 386 creates Louisiana's first comprehensive data privacy law, granting residents the right to opt out of having their personal data shared by businesses. It directly affects Louisiana residents (as "consumers") and businesses collecting their data, requiring companies to provide clear choices about data use. Key provisions include a general opt-out right for data sharing, definitions of personal data (like location and biometrics), and specific protections for sensitive information such as health records. The law applies broadly to businesses processing data on Louisiana residents, not limited to social media platforms as the title suggests.

Maddy summaryThis resolution asks the Louisiana State Law Institute to study how mineral rights, known as mineral servitudes, should be handled for specific economic development projects. The study focuses on clarifying rules that currently prevent these rights from expiring due to nonuse when projects are officially certified by the state. The Institute is tasked with reviewing issues related to a proposed 2026 bill and providing recommendations for new laws by February 1, 2027. This action does not change any current laws but initiates a formal review process to address potential legal gaps in the state's economic development framework.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution asks the Louisiana State Law Institute to study whether notaries can acknowledge private documents via video call as a distinct process from remote online notarization. The study would focus on creating rules that allow this method for specific documents, such as those signed privately, while excluding important legal papers like wills and trusts that currently cannot be notarized remotely. Key proposed safeguards include requiring the signer and two witnesses to appear simultaneously on video, ensuring the notary knows the signer personally or can verify their identity, and keeping a record of the original document. The Institute is instructed to report its findings and any legislative recommendations to the state legislature by March 1, 2027.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a non-binding resolution that encourages the state of Louisiana to strengthen economic ties and friendship with Taiwan. It does not create new laws, allocate funds, or change government policy, but rather serves as an official expression of support for the relationship. The text includes minor grammatical corrections and clarifications to the original wording regarding the partnership between Louisiana and the United States. Because it is a House Concurrent Resolution, it has no legal effect and does not require the signature of the governor to take action.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution asks the Louisiana State University Board of Supervisors to rename the LSU Gymnastics Training Center in honor of legendary coach Sara "D-D" Breaux. The bill highlights her four-decade career, during which she transformed the program from a struggling unit into a national powerhouse and built a world-class facility. By formally requesting this name change, the legislature aims to create a permanent tribute to her leadership and legacy within the university community.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries rules to update regulations for managing Chronic Wasting Disease in deer populations. It establishes specific management zones around infected areas, prohibiting supplemental feeding and baiting in the inner zone while allowing it under strict conditions in the outer buffer zone. The legislation also defines clear procedures for creating, modifying, or removing these zones based on surveillance results and requires the use of identifiable boundaries like roads and waterways.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Louisiana's funding rules for the Judges' Supplemental Compensation Fund, which covers supplemental pay for judges. It specifically affects judges serving in certain positions who either completed service by December 31, 2026, or have at least three years of service after that date. The bill requires monthly transfers to cover the state's retirement contribution for these judges and prohibits increasing payments beyond the 2025-26 fiscal year level, instead directing savings to a reserve fund to maintain stable payments during revenue shortfalls. The fund's operations and reserve mechanism are now formally codified in state law.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Louisiana laws to allow clerks of court and related recorders to use electronic methods for filing, copying, and storing legal records. It authorizes these officials to purchase or lease equipment and software for converting existing paper documents into digital formats and permits them to use their salary funds to cover these costs. The legislation also establishes standards for electronic storage and allows clerks to return original documents to individuals after verifying that complete electronic copies have been made, while requiring certain permanent records like criminal files to be preserved electronically before any originals are destroyed.

Maddy summarySB 32 establishes the Perinatal Bereavement Care Initiative within Louisiana's Department of Health to improve support for families experiencing pregnancy loss or infant death. The bill requires hospitals providing maternity care to receive staff training on supporting grieving parents, access to bereavement resources (like counseling referrals), and perinatal bereavement devices. It prioritizes hospitals serving high-risk patients, delivering many babies, or lacking current bereavement resources. The initiative can fund these services using voluntary monies, including federal grants and donations, without imposing new taxes.

Maddy summarySB 34, "Bryan's Call," establishes clear rules for missing child alerts in Louisiana. It requires AMBER Alerts for children 17 or younger in immediate danger of serious harm or death, and Level II alerts for other missing children cases that don’t meet AMBER criteria. Local police must assess alert types, but state police make the final decision and provide required training for law enforcement on using these systems. The law also grants legal immunity to broadcasters, cable operators, and law enforcement for actions related to Level II alerts.