The House votes 53-42 in favor of legislation that would partially limit qualified immunity for police officers in some cases. Baton Rouge Representative Edmond Jordan says his bill blocks officers from utilizing qualified immunity in a wrongful death or injury suit if a judge deems their conduct to be “unreasonable”.
A person would no longer face jail time if convicted of possessing 14 grams or less of marijuana as a result of a bill approved by the Louisiana House. Shreveport Representative Cedric Glover says the possession of a small amount of marijuana should no longer result in two things.
The measure passed on a 67-35 vote, it now heads to the Senate.
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. New Orleans representative Jason Hughes gave an emotional closing statement on the House floor, telling lawmakers this legislation is on behalf of every victim and survivor of child sexual abuse.
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 while yes children are less likely to become extremely ill from COVID compared to adults however they are not completely immune to the virus.
Ochsner says once approved, they will begin vaccinating 12-15 years olds in 24 hours.