Governor Jeff Landry has vetoed legislation that supporters of the bill say would help to reduce auto insurance rates by limiting the amount of money a car crash victim would get in a jury trial settlement. But Landry says the proposed reforms to the collateral source rule would have a negative impact on the citizen who pays health insurance…
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Legislative leadership is disappointed the governor vetoed the bill. Norco Senator Greg Miller says he will author legislation once a compromise has been reached…
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Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says a special session is needed after the veto.

A federal judge in Baton Rouge is considering a request from advocates for prisoners that seeks to prevent inmates from working on a farm located on the grounds of Angola when the heat index reaches 88 degrees. Director of Civil Litigation at the Promise of Justice Lydia Wright…
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The state Department of Corrections says the work conducted on the Farm Line is in accordance with constitutional and industrial standards and policies are in place to make sure the inmates are safe.

Governor Jeff Landry has signed legislation that gives judges the option to order surgical castration of a convicted sex offender if the victim is under the age of thirteen. Baton Rouge Democrat, Senator Regina Barrow believes her bill will deter violent abuse against children.
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The bill received bipartisan support in the 2024 Regular Legislative Session.