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 812 authorizes a 5% annual increase in salary for Louisiana parish assessors (who determine property values for tax purposes) through 2029. The bill requires assessors to publish a 30-day notice in their parish's official journal before implementing each raise, with the first increase effective in 2026. The raises apply to all assessors regardless of parish size, building on existing salary tiers based on population. This change affects approximately 64 parish assessors statewide, with four scheduled increases (one per year) over the 2026-2029 period. The law takes effect July 1, 2026, pending legislative approval if vetoed.
Maddy summaryThis bill amends Louisiana state laws to allow the city of St. George to levy a premium tax on insurance and to charge new developments for their share of public infrastructure costs. The legislation authorizes the city to collect these funds to help cover essential government expenses and expand roads, drainage, water, and wastewater systems needed due to new construction. To ensure fairness, the law requires the city to prepare detailed plans and hold public hearings before implementing any charges on new projects. These changes specifically apply to municipalities incorporated after 2010 that are located within large parishes, aiming to provide a predictable way for local governments to fund infrastructure growth.
Maddy summaryHB 1199 mandates that health insurance plans cover genetic testing and treatments for SCN2A-associated medical conditions without imposing cost-sharing fees on members who are covered under their policy. The bill requires insurers to include these specific services in their coverage without charging patients a portion of the cost. This legislation directly affects individuals with SCN2A-related conditions and the health insurance providers who must adjust their benefit structures accordingly.
Maddy summaryThis bill, known as the Nursing Home Choice Act, requires Louisiana to provide counseling and alternative options to residents and families of nursing homes that receive the lowest one-star quality rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. When a facility is rated one star, staff must offer immediate access to community-based services or transfer residents to a higher-rated nursing home, and potential residents must be notified before placement to explore alternatives. The law also mandates that one-star facilities submit a remediation plan with specific improvement targets within 30 days, provide quarterly progress reports, and face additional monitoring and potential sanctions if they fail to improve their rating within two years. These requirements apply to all nursing homes with a one-star rating on October 1, 2026, and remain in effect until the facility achieves a rating of two stars or higher.
Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the city of St. George in East Baton Rouge Parish to acquire private property through expropriation when the city cannot reach an agreement with property owners for public projects. The law creates a new legal process that allows the city to take ownership of land before a court determines the final compensation amount, provided the city first passes a resolution confirming the project serves a public purpose. Property owners retain the right to challenge the taking in court and receive just compensation, with title transferring to the city immediately after the city deposits the estimated compensation amount into the court registry. The bill applies to various public infrastructure projects including streets, utilities, drainage, and flood protection systems within the city limits.
Maddy summarySB 42 amends Louisiana law to explicitly prohibit using artificial intelligence to create child sexual abuse materials, directly affecting individuals or entities generating such content through AI. The bill updates definitions to include "digitally generated, including by artificial intelligence" under "child sexual abuse materials" and expands "produce" to cover causing AI-generated content. It makes it illegal to create, distribute, or solicit child sexual abuse materials using AI tools, aligning with existing prohibitions on physical or non-AI generated materials. The law applies to all such content involving children under 17, treating AI-generated depictions as equally prohibited as traditional media. This is a substantive policy change adding AI to existing legal frameworks without altering enforcement mechanisms.
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 summarySB 274 requires owners or operators of licensed child care facilities, preschools, and prekindergarten programs (including public and nonpublic early learning centers) that began operations on or after August 1, 2012, to conduct a lead hazard risk assessment before opening. This assessment must be completed at least 30 days prior to operation, with documentation maintained and shared with the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, Department of Education, and Department of Health. Facilities inspected, assessed, or remediated for lead hazards since 1978 are exempt from reassessment for unaffected areas. The bill mandates reporting results to state agencies and compiles findings into the annual Louisiana Health Report Card. It directly affects new or renovated early childhood facilities to protect children from lead exposure.
Maddy summarySB 348 allows local law enforcement agencies (like sheriff's offices or city police) to contract with licensed private companies for specific administrative tasks related to motor vehicle enforcement, such as processing license plates, verifying registration/insurance data, and sending compliance notices. It requires that a commissioned officer has already initiated an enforcement action before contracting, and motorists must voluntarily provide written consent to have their license plate handled by the third party. The bill explicitly prohibits these service providers from performing enforcement actions or possessing police powers. This directly affects local law enforcement agencies, private service providers, and motorists who interact with vehicle enforcement processes. The law does not change vehicle safety or insurance requirements but changes how administrative aspects of enforcement are handled.