Louisiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 430: LAW ENFORCE/OFFICERS: 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)

Enacted Last action June 2, 2026: Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 643.

Plain-language summary

HB 430 is a bill introduced in the Louisiana House on February 25, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: LAW ENFORCE/OFFICERS: 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). Primary sponsor: Tehmi Chassion (Democratic). It lists 17 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 2, 2026): Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 643.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Tehmi Chassion (Democratic). 17 co-sponsors.