Limits the amount recoverable by litigation financers to no more than the plaintiffs' share of proceeds after attorney fees and costs are paid. Requires attorneys to disclose litigation financing agreements and provide a copy to clients within 30 days. Exempts nonprofit legal organizations offering pro bono services.

HOUSE floor amendment set 3050 [LINK]

• Clarifies who can give consent for a minor's healthcare, explicitly listing domiciliary parents, tutors, legal guardians, or persons with legal authority.
• Changes the relevant age from "eighteen" to "seventeen."
• Adds conditions allowing healthcare providers to act without parental consent if:
• The minor shows signs of abuse or neglect.
• The minor voluntarily chooses admission to a treatment facility under specified provisions of the Children's Code.

HOUSE floor bureau amendment technical

HOUSE floor amendment set 3020 technical

HOUSE committee amendments [LINK] require parental consent for minors to receive most medical and mental health services, with specified exceptions (e.g., emancipated minors, pregnancy-related care, substance abuse treatment, sexually transmitted diseases, abuse or neglect situations). They clarify definitions of abuse and neglect, ensure parental access to minors' medical records upon request, and provide legal protection from civil or criminal liability (except negligence) for hospitals and healthcare providers delivering permitted treatments. The amendments also repeal provisions allowing schools or facilities to provide preventive counseling or treatment to minors without parental consent.

Establishes requirements for parental consent for medical procedures and treatments involving minors in Louisiana.

Key Changes:

·       Requires informed written consent from a parent, tutor, or legal guardian for all medical and mental health services for minors until age 18.

·       Provides exceptions for:

o  Minors seeking an abortion (separately governed by Louisiana law).

o  Emancipated minors, members of the armed forces, or minors receiving care related to pregnancy (excluding abortion).

·       Parents are allowed access to their minor child’s medical records.

·       Removes minors' ability to consent to treatments for drug abuse, blood donation, and preventive counseling without parental consent.

·       Medical providers are protected from civil or criminal liability for actions permitted under this law, except in cases of negligence.

·       Emergency situations still allow for implied consent.

Proposes to amend the governance structure of the East Baton Rouge Parish Communications District. The bill seeks to expand the board of commissioners from seven to nine members by adding two additional members appointed by the parish governing authority. One of these new members is required to be a qualified elector from the city of St. George. Both new members will serve initial four-year terms, with successors also serving four-year terms.

Additionally, the bill allows any board member, who are unpaid, to appoint a designee if they are unable to attend a meeting.

The proposed expansion aims to provide broader representation within the district's governance, particularly by including a representative from the newly incorporated city of St. George. This inclusion reflects an effort to ensure that communities within East Baton Rouge Parish have a voice in the management of the parish's communications infrastructure.

Overall, these changes are intended to improve the governance and operational efficiency of the East Baton Rouge Parish Communications District by ensuring more inclusive representation and accommodating the practical needs of board members.

Proposes to grant East Baton Rouge Parish and the city of Baton Rouge the authority to expropriate abandoned or blighted properties through a declaration of taking. The bill aims to revitalize economically depressed areas by returning such properties to active use within the community.

Key definitions outlined in the bill include:

• Abandoned property: Property that is vacant or not lawfully occupied.
• Blighted property: Commercial or residential premises, including vacant lots, declared vacant, uninhabitable, or hazardous by an administrative hearing officer.
• Vacant or not lawfully occupied: Premises not occupied by the owner, lessee, or invitee, or if occupied, lacking utilities and unsecured against unauthorized entry, posing risks to public safety, health, or welfare.

The bill establishes procedures for expropriation, including notification requirements to property owners via registered or certified mail, personal service, or publication when owners are unreachable. It also outlines the process for determining property value, transferring title, and addressing opposition and defenses.

HOUSE floor amendment 2715 technical and amendment set 2800 [LINK] authorizes the Louisiana State Board of Examiners in Dietetics and Nutrition to submit applicant information to the Louisiana Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information for background checks, including fingerprinting and searches of federal databases. Applicants must successfully complete this criminal history check as part of their qualifications for licensure.

HOUSE HGA committee amendments [LINK] formally enacts the Dietician Licensure Compact into Louisiana law, allowing licensed dieticians to practice across member states while making technical corrections

HOUSE H&W committee amendments technical except for Amendment 5 [LINK] which further lists exceptions, exemptions and limitations.

Establishes a Dietitian Licensure Compact for the purpose of multi-state licensure across member states. Key points include:

·       Providing licensure portability for professionals.

·       Supporting active military members and their spouses relocating between member states.

·       Creating a Dietitian Licensure Compact Commission to regulate and enforce standards.

·       Promoting data sharing for licensure, investigation, and disciplinary actions among states.