The legislative session is in full swing in Baton Rouge. Today, the House Insurance Committee advanced a bill that would give the insurance commissioner the power to reject auto insurance rates regardless of market conditions. Governor Landry supports it, saying it would be a useful tool to gain the upper hand on runaway premiums.
Cut 5 (14) “…here in Louisiana.”
Also, the House Natural Resources Committee approved a bill banning the release of balloons outdoors. Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser says animals can become entangled in balloon strings or ingest balloons, mistaking them for food, which can lead to death.
Cut 10 (06) “…but with balloons.”
Nungesser admitted that the law would be difficult to enforce, but they are hoping that having the law will encourage people to change the culture in the state.
Lawmakers will reconsider New Orleans Representative Delisha Boyd’s bill, which would allow abortion exceptions for minors under 17 who become pregnant due to certain sex crimes. Boyd says the bill includes offenses such as rape, sexual battery, and molestation.
Cut 3 (04) “…young as 9-yeas-old”
Currently, Louisiana’s abortion law only allows exceptions for fatal fetal abnormalities or serious health risks to the pregnant person. Boyd narrowed the scope of this year’s proposal after a similar bill failed in 2024.
LSU pitcher Gavin Guidry will not pitch this season as he’ll undergo back surgery on Friday. Coach Jay Johnson made the announcement following the team’s ten to three win over McNeese last night. Johnson says they wanted to get the junior right-hander on the mound this season, but at least he should be ready for 2026.