The Louisiana House has unanimously passed a bill extending the period in which victims of child sexual abuse can pursue legal actions against their abusers from 10 to 35 years. Lead sponsor and New Orleans representative Jason Hughes says the extension is necessary since most victims delay their disclosure into adulthood.
A CDC advisory committee is expected to approve emergency use of the Pfizer COVID vaccine for ages 12 to 15 today. Ochsner Health Pediatrician Dr. William Lennarz says data for this age group is extremely encouraging with the Pfizer vaccine.
Ochsner says once they receive approval from the state health department, they will begin vaccines for ages 12-15 within 24 hours.
The Louisiana House passes a bill that would decriminalize possession of marijuana. Jeff Palermo has the story…