The state Senate has passed a measure that would let voters decide if Louisiana should move to unanimous jury verdicts for a conviction in felony trials. New Orleans Senator JP Morrell says unanimous verdicts were a foundational part of the American justice system.
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Louisiana is one of two states that allows 10 of 12 jursits to agree on a guilty verdict. The measure still needs House approval.

Baton Rouge Representative Steve Carter has filed a bill on behalf of the governor’s office that’s designed to prevent hazing on college campuses. Carter says the legislation requires colleges and universities to provide hazing education and prevention during orientation…
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Carter says the bill also mandates the reporting of hazing incidents and students found in violation of university hazing policies will be suspended or dismissed for at least that semester.
A bill to allow families to install cameras in nursing home rooms sailed out of the House and heads to the Senate for more discussion. New Orleans Representative Helena Moreno says the proposal gives people an extra set of eyes on their loved ones in nursing homes….
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The patient’s family would be responsible for cost of installing the video camera.

Monroe Representative Marcus Hunter has filed legislation to pave the way for a riverboat casino to come to Monroe. The state has 15-licensed riverboat casinos and for a casino to be located on the Ouachita, the license would have to move from another location in the state. But Hunter wouldn’t say what gaming operator is interested in moving to northeast Louisiana…
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Ouachita Parish voters would have to okay a casino in Monroe.