Governor Jeff Landry Signs 112 Measures into Law, Covering Public Safety,
Infrastructure, Health, Education, and Consumer Protection
Beginning August 1, 2025, Louisiana residents will see a wave of new legislative
measures take effect following the Regular Session of the State Legislature. Governor
Jeff Landry has signed 112 bills into law, ushering in significant updates designed to
enhance public safety, safeguard infrastructure, improve health outcomes, and expand
consumer protections.
“The following newly enacted laws from Louisiana’s 2025 Regular Session reflect the
state’s evolving approach to public safety, criminal accountability, and substance
regulation—each with implications for families, communities, and law enforcement.”
Act 97 – Anti-Grooming and Sexual Predation Prevention
Author: Senator Patrick Connick Purpose: To combat and deter predatory behavior
targeting minors under the age of 18. Key Provisions:
Establishes a criminal offense for adults who engage in grooming—defined as using
coercive, manipulative, or deceptive tactics to build trust with a minor with the ultimate
goal of committing a sexual offense.
Covers both in-person and digital grooming methods, including online communication
platforms.
Those convicted under this law may face up to 25 years in prison, depending on
severity and circumstances. Community Impact: Aims to provide stronger legal
protections for minors and hold perpetrators accountable before physical harm occurs.
Enhances law enforcement’s ability to act on behavioral patterns that signal intent to
offend.
Act 124 – Enhanced Penalties for Hit-and-Run Incidents
Author: Representative Troy Romero Purpose: To reinforce the consequences of
leaving the scene of a serious traffic accident, especially those resulting in grave injury
or death. Key Provisions:
Increases legal penalties for individuals who willfully flee the scene of a crash involving
serious bodily harm or fatality.
Maximum punishment is raised to 10 years of imprisonment, and/or a fine of up to
$5,000.
Emphasizes accountability, especially in cases where assistance to victims is delayed
due to flight. Community Impact: Seeks to discourage reckless behavior and reinforce a
duty of care on Louisiana roadways. Offers greater support for victims and families by
establishing firmer legal consequences.
Act 154 – Regulation of Psychoactive Mushroom Compounds
Purpose: To regulate specific hallucinogenic substances found in certain types of wild
mushrooms. Key Provisions:
Prohibits the manufacture, distribution, and possession of muscimol and ibotenic
acid—compounds commonly present in Amanita muscaria (fly agaric) and similar
species.
Classifies these substances as illegal due to their psychoactive and neurological effects.
Applies criminal penalties apply for those engaging in cultivation or chemical extraction,
even if occurring in natural or foraged settings. Community Impact: Designed to address
gaps in controlled substance laws and curb emerging recreational or experimental use.
Signals the state’s proactive stance on underregulated psychedelic materials.
Act 26 – Protection Against Critical Infrastructure Theft
Purpose: Strengthens penalties for theft involving essential infrastructure that supports
public safety and daily operations. Key Provisions:
Defines critical infrastructure as assets such as chemical plants, public water systems,
and telecommunications networks.
Theft under $25,000 may result in up to 15 years of imprisonment and/or a $10,000 fine.
If stolen value is $25,000 or more, or if the act puts human life at risk, offenders face up
to 20 years in prison and/or a $50,000 fine.
Mandatory restitution: Offenders must financially compensate for damages or losses.
Community Impact: Aims to protect systems vital to health, safety, and emergency
response. Serves as a deterrent to sabotage or criminal exploitation of infrastructure
critical to community functioning.
Education & Youth Protection
Act 174 – Anti-Hazing Requirements for Student Organizations
Author: Representative Delisha Boyd Purpose: To prevent hazing incidents and
strengthen safety policies in public higher education institutions. Key Provisions:
Mandates that student organizations at public colleges and universities implement at
least two hours of anti-hazing education or training.
Applies to all clubs, fraternities, sororities, and school-sanctioned student bodies.
Non-compliance may result in:
Revocation or termination of the group’s campus recognition
Mandatory reporting to university leadership or law enforcement, depending on the
violation. Community Impact: Reinforces student safety and accountability in collegiate
environments. Promotes a culture of respect, transparency, and prevention through
education.
Transportation & Surveillance Reform
Act 143 – Front-Window Tint Regulation
Author: Representative Daryl Deshotel Purpose: Strengthen visibility and safety for law
enforcement and drivers during roadside interactions. Details:
Reduces the legal light transmission level for front-side window tint from 45% to 25%,
meaning windows must allow at least 25% of light to pass through.
Applies broadly to vehicles on Louisiana roads, except where medical exemptions are
approved. Public Impact: Improves transparency during traffic stops and enhances
officer visibility—especially crucial during nighttime or high-risk encounters.
Senate Bill 99 – Statewide Speed Camera Restrictions
Purpose: Responds to mounting complaints over automated traffic enforcement and
citation practices. Details:
Prohibits speed enforcement cameras statewide, with two exceptions:
School zones, to protect children and families in high-foot traffic areas.
Red-light intersections, where technology may reduce collisions.
Narrow exemption carved out for municipalities with:
15,000–16,000 residents
Located within parishes with populations between 70,000 and 90,000
Example: Opelousas, which may continue certain enforcement programs. Legislative
Background: Lawmakers cited excessive ticketing and lack of transparency in local
camera programs as a driving factor for reform. Community Impact: Balances
automated enforcement with local control while preserving protections in high-risk
zones.