Victims of domestic abuse, sexual assault, and stalking now have added protections, thanks to a new law signed by Governor Landry. The new law requires car manufacturers to disable remote access technology, such as tracking and control features, within two days of receiving a certified protective or restraining order. Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Detective Kelly Downey collaborated closely with lawmakers and survivors says 80 percent of all domestic homicide victims were stalked.
Cut 4 (12) “…helps both sides”
A Medicare advocacy group is urging Congress to protect the Medicare Advantage program. When the One Big Beautiful Bill made it out of the House, the program was left intact. However, Darren Grubb with Medicare Advantage Majority says provisions may be added that would have a devastating effect on Louisiana’s 540-thousand seniors.
Cut 7 (10) “…services they need.”
After an infant in St. Tammany Parish died last weekend while sharing a bed with his mother and a sibling, Coroner Dr. Christopher Tape has re-released a PSA warning people of the dangers of babies sleeping in the same bed with others. Coroner’s spokesman James Hartman says it’s a very important message.
Cut 9 (14) “…out there again.”
Lawmakers have passed a bill expanding abortion restrictions by allowing lawsuits against out-of-state doctors and others who provide or facilitate abortion pills to Louisiana residents, even by mail. Louisiana Right to Life Policy Director Erica Inzina says the bill is needed to close legal loopholes and to deter illegal abortions.