🚨 WEEKLY LEGISLATIVE RECAP - HALFWAY MARK! 🚨 We're at the midpoint of the Louisiana legislative session, and the FOP is actively engaged in Baton Rouge. Here's a look at the key developments this week on bills impacting law enforcement: ✅ SUPPORT - PROGRESS REPORT! HB 10 (Boyer): Reemployment of retirees in LASERS. Made it through 3rd reading in the Senate! HB 203 (Chassion): Supporting medical/dental care for our officers and firefighters. House hearing set for 5/13. HB 231 (Chassion): Ensuring security for families of fallen heroes. House hearing scheduled for 5/13. HB 260 (Villio): Strengthening consequences for second-degree murder. Now being reviewed by Senate Judiciary C. HB 278 (Adams): Focusing on qualifications for fire and police civil service boards. House hearing on 5/15. SB 1 (Price): Recognizing valuable out-of-state law enforcement experience. Reported favorably in the House this week! SB 53 (Bass): Providing essential investigative tools. Passed 3rd reading in the House this week! ➖ STILL UNDER CONSIDERATION: HB 47 (Dewitt): Regarding classified police service in Alexandria. House hearing on 5/15. HB 678 (Emerson): Modifications to state revenue handling. Currently in the Senate Finance committee. SB 128 (Carter): Concerning reports on law enforcement use of force. Now in the House Judiciary committee. SB 142 (Myers): Pertaining to classified police service in Lafayette. In the House Municipal, Parochial & Cultural Affairs committee. ❌ OUR OPPOSITION: HB 573 (Jordan): On data collection and reporting requirements. House hearing on 5/14. We're halfway through the session and remain dedicated to advocating for Louisiana law enforcement. We'll continue to provide these weekly updates to keep you informed! #WeeklyRecap #LouisianaLegislature #LawEnforcement #FOP (fb)

Gov. Landry orders flags at half-staff statewide until sunset Thurs. (5/15) for Peace Officers Memorial Day. #Louisiana #PeaceOfficersMemorialDay (fb)