Several new Louisiana laws are going into effect on July 1.
Since the end of the 2024 Regular Legislative Session, Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry has signed a number of bills, including health care bills, public records bills and one that requires the Ten Commandments displayed in public school classrooms.
Here’s what you need to know about laws going into effect starting July.
Act 3: This is an insurance reform bill signed by the governor on May 7 about fair claims processing. The Louisiana Department of Insurance said this new law “establishes a simple, clear timeline for the claims process that makes it easier for policyholders and insurers to understand what their responsibilities are during the claim.”
Act 312: This new law repeals the Port Development Advisory Commission and office of port development within the Department of Economic Development. The office and the commissioner position were created in the 2023 Regular Legislative Session to attract and expand business for Louisiana ports.
Act 328: This law temporarily suspends the requirement of certain provisions for the land-based casino operating contract to conduct gaming operations.
Act 331: This law requires schools to put the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline hotline number on student identification cards.
Act 513: Port of South Louisiana fire protection officers who work full time will get an extra $600 per month after meeting requirements.
Act 524: This new law changes the registration requirements for the Child Abuse Neglect Registry, including that an offender who fails to register should be imprisoned for no more than one year with or without hard labor
Act 764: This makes changes to the capital outlay process, including requiring a nonstate entity to maintain an escrow account for certain projects.
I think one thing he should seriously and imminently work on is lowering homeowners insurance. In 2015 when we bought our house my note was $861. In the last year due to increasing homeowners insurance, my note is now $1162. Something I can ill afford. Something needs to be done soon or people will start losing their homes.
Students need to learn cursive writing now they look so uneducated when they print their name, write reports etc. Our fore fathers wrote in cursive so sad to see these students young adults looking pitiful
I am fixing to retire, I would love to know why I have to lose my husband Social Security due to my Retirement! He paid tons of taxes and here I am doing the same thing . Louisiana Municipal Employees Retirement!
When you live by the sword, you die by the sword. Your intentions for padding laws is not to assert your authority and dominance but of being genuine to the cause. You’re not to try and use others to elevate yourself. You reap what you sow .
We must learn to do right by all people and not cater to certain people. Fairness and righteousness is key to whatever we do, Do Not Abuse your powers, or you too will be subjected to harsh and cruel punishment.
Before you try to straighten someone else’s house out, just make sure yours is in order.
How about doing something for Healthcare workers?? We’d love a raise or another check or something!