Laurie Schlegel — House - District 82
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HB102: Expands La. Products Liability Act to include digital products
Last Action: Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary A.
Date: 2025-05-08
Author: Laurie Schlegel (R)
Co-sponsors: Mike Bayham (R) Beth Billings (R) Chad Boyer (R) Rhonda Butler (R) Dewith Carrier (R) Kimberly Coates (R) Vincent Cox (R) Phillip DeVillier (R) Jason DeWitt (R) Kellee Dickerson (R) Kathy Edmonston (R) Gabe Firment (R) Brian Glorioso (R) Mike Johnson (R) Pat Moore (D) Charles Owen (R) Neil Riser (R) John Wyble (R)
...and 13 more.
Pending: 🏛 Judiciary A 18 📅 Not Scheduled
HB12: Provides relative to the sale of consumable hemp products (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
Last Action: Effective date: 08/01/2025.
Date: 2025-06-11
Author: Laurie Schlegel (R)
📅 Not Scheduled
HOUSE floor Amendment 3 [LINK] exempts legal sellers.
HOUSE committee amendments technical except Amendment 1 [LINK] which amends the penalty cost.
The bill regulates consumable hemp products by establishing new crimes and penalties, focusing on age restrictions and compliance with existing laws. It prohibits selling consumable hemp products to anyone under 21, with violators facing fines of $1,000 to $2,000, 30 days to 6 months in jail, or both. Minors under 21 caught purchasing or possessing these products receive a citation and a fine up to $100, which doesn’t go on their criminal record. Producing, distributing, or possessing consumable hemp with intent to distribute outside regulatory guidelines carries a penalty of 1 to 10 years imprisonment (with or without hard labor), a fine up to $50,000, or both. The bill exempts industrial hemp and compliant consumable hemp products handled by licensed or permitted individuals under Louisiana law, ensuring legal hemp activities remain unaffected. Overall, it aims to tighten control over consumable hemp while protecting the lawful hemp industry.
HB36: Provides relative to consumable hemp
Last Action: Effective date: 08/01/2025.
Date: 2025-06-20
Author: Laurie Schlegel (R)
Co-sponsors: Rhonda Butler (R) Phillip DeVillier (R) Kellee Dickerson (R) Kathy Edmonston (R) Dodie Horton (R) Mike Johnson (R) Charles Owen (R) Polly Thomas (R) Debbie Villio (R)
...and 4 more.
📅 Not Scheduled
HOUSE amendments technical
Amends R.S. 9:2800.62(2) and R.S. 9:2800.63(B)(1) to extend civil liability under Louisiana’s Drug Dealer Liability Act to include consumable hemp products. The bill modifies the definition of "illegal controlled substance" in R.S. 9:2800.62(2) to encompass consumable hemp (as defined by R.S. 3:1481—products derived from industrial hemp containing cannabinoids like CBD or THC for consumption or topical use) when it violates R.S. 3:1482 (prohibitions) or R.S. 3:1483 (permit and packaging rules). Currently, the definition covers drugs like cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine. Additionally, the bill amends R.S. 9:2800.63(B)(1) to allow a cause of action for damages against anyone who sells, administers, or furnishes consumable hemp to a minor, expanding liability beyond traditional illegal drugs. This builds on existing provisions that permit damages claims for harm caused by illegal controlled substances. HB 36 aligns consumable hemp with illegal controlled substances under civil law when regulatory violations occur, focusing on protecting minors and expanding damage claims. It reflects a stricter stance on hemp product oversight within Louisiana’s legal system.
HB37: Establishes a duty of care for online platforms who contract with minors
Last Action: Effective date: 06/01/2026.
Date: 2025-06-11
Author: Laurie Schlegel (R)
Co-sponsors: Tony Bacala (R) Mike Bayham (R) Stephanie Berault (R) Beth Billings (R) Chad Boyer (R) Rhonda Butler (R) Kim Carver (R) Emily Chenevert (R) Kimberly Coates (R) Vincent Cox (R) Daryl Deshotel (R) Phillip DeVillier (R) Michael Echols (R) Kathy Edmonston (R) Peter Egan (R) Julie Emerson (R) Gabe Firment (R) Barbara Freiberg (R) Brian Glorioso (R) Dodie Horton (R) Mike Johnson (R) Vanessa Caston Lafleur (D) Jacob Landry (R) Ed Larvadain (D) Rodney Lyons (D) Pat Moore (D) Charles Owen (R) Neil Riser (R) Troy Romero (R) Annie Spell (R) Sylvia Taylor (D) Christopher Turner (R) Debbie Villio (R) Roger Wilder (R) John Wyble (R) Jerome Zeringue (R) Regina Barrow (D) Gerald Boudreaux (D) Heather Cloud (R) Cameron Henry (R) Beth Mizell (R)
...and 36 more.
📅 Not Scheduled
HOUSE committee amendments [LINK] limit to platforms likely used by minors, requiring only reasonable safety steps, easing parent opt-outs, and shielding platforms from liability unless they act knowingly or are grossly negligent.
The “Kids Online Protection and Anti-Grooming Act,” would apply to online platforms used by minors, like social media, games, and messaging apps. Schools, nonprofits, and some service providers are excluded.
The bill would require platforms to:
- Block adults from messaging or connecting with minors unless the minor starts it.
- Hide minors' profiles and data from adults who aren’t already connected to them.
- Only allow a minor’s location to be shared with their legal guardian.
- Notify a guardian within 24 hours if the minor:
- Buys something in the app
- Sees sexually explicit content
- Connects with an adult user (unless the guardian has opted out in writing)
If platforms break these rules, they could be sued and forced to pay damages and legal costs.
The goal is to protect kids from online predators and give parents more oversight.
HB16: Provides relative to the limitation of civil liability for nonprofits that donate medical supplies
Last Action: Effective date: 08/01/2025.
Date: 2025-06-11
Author: Laurie Schlegel (R)
Co-sponsors: Beryl Amedee (R) Stephanie Berault (R) Rhonda Butler (R) Kim Carver (R) Paula Davis (R) Phillip DeVillier (R) Julie Emerson (R) Barbara Freiberg (R) Dodie Horton (R) Jack McFarland (R) Charles Owen (R) Sylvia Taylor (D) Debbie Villio (R) John Wyble (R)
...and 9 more.
📅 Not Scheduled
Enacts R.S. 9:2793.13 to shield nonprofit organizations from civil liability for injuries, deaths, losses, penalties, or damages caused by donated medical equipment or supplies, unless the harm results from gross negligence or willful/wanton misconduct.
HR140: Designates May 9, 2025, as Child Care Provider Appreciation Day in Louisiana
Last Action: Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
Date: 2025-05-13
Author: Laurie Schlegel (R)
📅 Not Scheduled
HR18: Commends the St. Mary's Dominican High School swim team on winning the Louisiana High School Athletic Association 2024 Division I state championship
Last Action: Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
Date: 2025-04-16
Author: Laurie Schlegel (R)
📅 Not Scheduled
HR280: Requests the La. State Law Institute to study and make recommendations to the House of Representatives on including digital products in the application of the La. Products Liability Act
Last Action: Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
Date: 2025-06-13
Author: Laurie Schlegel (R)
Co-sponsors: Dewith Carrier (R) Phillip DeVillier (R) Kellee Dickerson (R) Jessica Domangue (R) Dodie Horton (R) Mike Johnson (R) Charles Owen (R) Francis Thompson (R) Debbie Villio (R) John Wyble (R) Jerome Zeringue (R)
...and 6 more.
📅 Not Scheduled
HR6: Recognizes April 16, 2025, as Louisiana Association of Public Charter Schools, Charter Schools Day at the state capitol
Last Action: Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
Date: 2025-04-16
Author: Laurie Schlegel (R)
📅 Not Scheduled
Recognizes April 16, 2025, as Charter Schools Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.
Key Provisions:
- Honors the Louisiana Association of Public Charter Schools and the 30th anniversary of Louisiana's charter school law.
- Highlights the role of charter schools in offering educational choice and innovation for over 97,000 students.
- Commends charter schools for their contributions to public education and academic performance accountability.
HOUSE floor amendment technical
Proposes amendments to the Louisiana Products Liability Act (R.S. 9:2800.53). The key changes are:
1. Expansion of "Product" Definition: The bill modifies the existing definition of "product" under R.S. 9:2800.53(3) to include "digital products" alongside corporeal movables.
2. Definition of "Digital Product": A new subsection, R.S. 9:2800.53(10), defines "digital product" as digital applications or games usable on computers, mobile devices, game consoles, or tablets, delivered electronically (e.g., via download, streaming, or online access). It explicitly excludes liability for manufacturers solely hosting third-party content, referencing protections under 47 U.S.C. § 230 (a federal law shielding online platforms from liability for user-generated content).
Extends product liability law to cover digital goods, aligning legal accountability for defective digital products (e.g., apps or games) with that of physical products, while preserving exemptions for platform-hosted content.
This reflects a legislative response to the growing prevalence of digital commerce, aiming to ensure consumer protections apply to virtual goods without overextending liability to internet service providers or platforms.