Sen. Greg Miller

Maddy summarySB 260 requires youth sports volunteers (like coaches, trainers, and officials) in Louisiana to complete safety training before participating in athletic activities. This training must either be a league-approved safety program or a state-approved "injury mitigation course" covering concussion safety, heat injuries, cardiac risks, and emergency response. Volunteers with current CPR certification may be exempt from the training requirement. The bill aims to limit liability for these volunteers when they follow the safety protocols, directly affecting those organizing or leading youth sports teams across Louisiana.

Maddy summaryHB 636, the "Caleb Wilson Hazing Prevention Act," requires Louisiana public colleges and universities to prevent, report, and respond to hazing involving student organizations. It defines hazing broadly (including physical brutality, dangerous activities, or substance consumption) and mandates annual hazing education for all students starting fall 2027, plus specific orientation education for new students. The bill also requires student organizations to report hazing incidents to both law enforcement and their institution, and institutions must document all actions and share full details with law enforcement. These provisions directly affect public postsecondary institutions, their students, and all student organizations, including fraternities, sororities, and clubs.

Maddy summaryThis Louisiana legislative resolution asks the U.S. government to reclassify crawfish processing work as agricultural labor so that workers can be hired under the H-2A visa program instead of the more limited H-2B program. The bill also urges federal officials to create a special designation for long-term, compliant crawfish employers and to speed up visa processing times to help businesses meet their seasonal staffing needs. By making these changes, the measure aims to ensure a reliable workforce for the crawfish and landscaping industries during their peak harvest and maintenance periods. The resolution does not become law itself but serves as a formal request to federal agencies and lawmakers to take specific actions to address labor shortages in the state.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates May 5, 2026, as Chef John Folse Day to honor his contributions to the culinary arts and his promotion of Louisiana's cultural heritage. The resolution recognizes Folse's career achievements, including founding restaurants worldwide, creating television shows, and establishing a culinary institute. It formally commends him for his lifelong dedication to Cajun and Creole cuisine and directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to him.

Maddy summaryThis bill asks the Louisiana State Law Institute to study how trusts with longer time limits are used and to report its findings to the legislature by March 1, 2027. The study will examine whether Louisiana's current trust laws should be updated to match practices in other states and better meet modern estate planning needs. The resolution does not change any laws immediately but directs a review of trust duration rules to help lawmakers decide if legal changes are needed. It aims to keep trust-related business in Louisiana while considering potential impacts on property transfer, taxes, and creditor rights. The bill affects estate planners, lawyers, and residents who use trusts for asset management.

Maddy summaryHB 98 strengthens protections for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking by creating criminal penalties for unauthorized disclosure of their confidential information. The bill prohibits individuals from intentionally releasing, disclosing, transferring, or disseminating victim-identifying details - such as abuse status, family members, or agency involvement - and imposes fines up to $2,500 or up to one year in prison for violations. It also shields community shelters from liability if staff or others unlawfully disclose such information. These provisions apply to service providers, law enforcement, and agencies handling victim cases, ensuring sensitive data remains confidential. The bill focuses on concrete policy changes to prevent re-victimization through information leaks.

Maddy summarySB 85 creates a permanent "St. Charles Parish Sheriff Retired Employees Insurance Fund" (SCREIF) to help cover group insurance premiums for retired sheriffs and deputy sheriffs in St. Charles Parish. The fund is built through optional contributions from the sheriff and requires specific investments (at least 25% in equities and 25% in investment-grade fixed income). Earnings from the fund can be used to pay retiree insurance costs only after the fund reaches $4 million in total value, and if the fund drops below that, the sheriff’s general fund must cover the costs. The bill also establishes an investment advisory board and mandates audits to ensure compliance.

Maddy summarySB 77 clarifies rules for leases of movable property (like equipment or vehicles) in Louisiana. It states that a lease by someone who doesn't own the item can still bind the owner if the lessor has the owner's permission to possess the item, is a regular merchant leasing similar items, and leases at fair value to a lessee who reasonably believes the lessor has the right to lease. The bill also specifies that a lease of movable property affects third parties (like new owners) only after the item is actually delivered to a good-faith lessee. This primarily affects businesses leasing movable property, their lessees, and property owners who lend items to such businesses.

Maddy summarySB 140 (Louisiana) allows probate courts to handle multiple inheritance cases (successions) for related deceased individuals in a single legal proceeding. It specifically applies when the deceased were spouses or siblings at the time of death, provided the court already has jurisdiction over each case under existing rules. The bill streamlines administrative processing by eliminating the need for separate court filings for these connected cases. This affects probate courts and families managing inheritances after multiple deaths within close family relationships. The change is procedural, focusing on court efficiency rather than altering inheritance laws.

Maddy summarySB 206 requires all Louisiana public school districts to conduct blood pressure screenings for students during the first semester or within 30 days of enrollment, following the American Academy of Pediatrics' recommended schedule. School boards must document results, follow up on abnormal readings within 60 days, and notify parents in writing if issues are found. This applies to public schools but exempts charter schools from the blood pressure screening requirement specifically (while they still follow other health screening rules). The bill aims to identify hypertension early in students through standardized school-based testing.