Several bills addressing the high cost of auto insurance in Louisiana have made their way to Governor Landry’s desk and at a ceremony in the governor’s mansion, he signed six of them into to law this morning. Landry said insurance companies make more money in Louisiana than in other states.
These bills grant the insurance commissioner authority to reject rate increases regardless of market conditions, bar drivers 51-percent at fault or higher from collecting damages to cover their injuries and bar undocumented immigrants from collecting damages.
A bill that would require app stores to obtain parental consent before a minor could download an app passed the house. Louisiana Family Forum CEO Gene Mills supports The App Store Accountability Act.
While at least fourteen people face charges for helping some of the ten inmates in their escape from the Orleans Parish Jail, two people are being charged for helping Tra’von Johnson escape the Tangipahoa Parish Jail last week. Johnson was recaptured last Friday and 37-year-old Dameon Booth who was reportedly with Johnson when he was recaptured has been arrested charged with principal to simple escape and aggravated escape. Another inmate, 28-year-old Trevon Wallace allegedly helped Johnson over the fence also faces charges for his role. More arrests may be coming as deputies are searching for others who may have been involved in this escape.