The House votes to decriminalize possession of up to 14 grams of marijuana, meaning those found in possession would only face a 100 dollar fine and no jail time. Currently, a person who possesses 14 grams or less of marijuana could face up to 15 days in jail and up to six months if convicted a second time. The bill had the backing of some of the chamber’s most conservative Republican members along with Black Caucus members like Baton Rouge Representative Denise Marcelle…
By one vote the House approves legislation that would partially roll back the near blanket current qualified immunity protections for police officers. 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”.
The legislation is the result of a police reform task force that was formed after last year’s George Floyd Protests
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…
In a surprise reversal from a decision last week the House Education Committee approved legislation barring trans athletes from participating in K-12 and college girls’ sports. Franklin Representative Vincent St. Blanc says trans athletes have an unfair advantage…
But Forum for Equality Executive Director Sarah Jane Guidry called it discriminatory…
The bill already has Senate approval but faces a likely veto by Governor Edwards should it the House pass it.