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’s bill removes the possibility of jail time and would make a 100- dollar fine the maximum penalty. Baton Rouge Representative Denise Marcelle voted in support…
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The measure passed on a 67-35 vote and now heads to the Senate.

Legislation that would limit a police officer’s immunity in civil lawsuits passed out of the House on a 53-42 vote. Baton Rouge Representative Ted James took issues with some of his colleagues’ accusations that this bill would lead to frivolous lawsuits against officers…
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The measure needs Senate approval.

The Louisiana House has unanimously approved a bill by New Orleans Representative Jason Hughes that would increase the statute of limitations in civil child abuse cases. Future Victims can take legal actions until their 53-years-old, instead of the current age of 28. Hughes was asked why not eliminate the prescriptive period.
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The measure heads to the Senate for more discussion.

The C-D-C’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has approved Pfizer’s request for its COVID-19 vaccine to be administered to 12 to 15-year-olds. Ochsner Health Pediatrician Doctor William Lennarz says once the state health department gives the green light, they will begin administering vaccines to kids 12 and up…
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It will be administered in adolescents in two doses, three weeks apart.