HB430

Enacts the MJ 911 Act to extend health insurance coverage for families of law enforcement officers and firemen employed by the City of Lafayette who are killed in the line of duty (EN INCREASE LF EX See Note)

Final Passage·5/26/26

Extends health insurance coverage for families of Lafayette Parish law enforcement officers and firemen killed in the line of duty.

The MJ 911 Act extends health insurance coverage for families of Lafayette Parish law enforcement officers and firemen killed in the line of duty. Employers must provide coverage for the surviving spouse for life and for children until they meet certain qualifications. The law applies retroactively to January 1, 2017.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · 37–0 · May 26
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

17 Yea

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0 Nay

22 Absent

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Calendar

May 18

10:00 AM

Senate Committee on Finance

May 13

1:00 PM

Senate Committee on Finance

History

May 27

House

Sent to the Governor for executive approval.

May 26

House

Received from the Senate without amendments.

May 26

House

Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.