Eliminated regressive and burdensome fees, costs, and taxes in the juvenile justice system. These fees are administrative surcharges that have nothing to do with actual criminal justice system expenses, and they have hurt those who can least afford the debt.

Modernized and upgraded the Louisiana Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information along with the Supreme Court’s Case Management System, streamlining the expungement process and making it more efficient, accessible, and reliable for individuals seeking a second chance.

Declared violence to be both a public safety and public health crisis. SB 509 directs the Louisiana Department of Health to conduct a comprehensive review of how violence manifests in our communities, examining factors like gang activity, domestic violence, and systemic risk contributors such as poverty, housing insecurity, and trauma. The Department must then deliver a detailed report to the Legislature by February 1, 2026, including recommendations for data-driven, community-centered prevention strategies.

Authorized law enforcement and juvenile facilities to significantly reduce and in some circumstances eliminate the use of solitary confinement on minors in state detention. This reform promotes more humane treatment, reduces psychological harm, and marks a major step toward restoring dignity in Louisiana’s juvenile justice system.

Any person who was or is confined in any prison, jail, work release facility, or correctional institution or who was or is under the supervision of the division of probation and parole is entitled to receive, upon request, a letter of incarceration that provides documentation, verification, or proof of the person's confinement in the prison, jail, work release facility, or correctional institution or supervision while on probation and parole.

Played a pivotal role in abolishing non-unanimous juries by helping garner bi-partisan support for the bill in the state legislature and then working will stakeholders to have non-unanimous juries outlawed through a Constitutional Amendment.

Established a commission to study and assess the use of non-unanimous jury verdicts throughout Louisiana. The commission will determine how frequently these verdicts are used, where they occur most, and report findings back to the State Senate.

Authorized victims of crime to directly address the defendant when providing a victim impact statement, ensuring their voices are heard personally and powerfully in court proceedings.

Requested that a commission be convened to study the efficacy of the current eligibility requirements and processes for compassionate release, medical parole, and medical treatment furlough. This will help pave the way for elderly and terminally ill offenders, who pose no threat to society, to be allowed to spend their final days on earth outside of a penitentiary.

Authorized law enforcement officers to issue citations instead of making arrests for individuals driving with a suspended, revoked, or canceled license. Reducing jail costs, prevents overcrowding, and allows police to focus resources on serious crimes, while still holding offenders accountable.

Authorized individuals to request post-conviction DNA testing under clearly defined conditions. This reform strengthens public confidence in the justice system, enhances accuracy in criminal verdicts, and can reduce costly wrongful incarceration, saving taxpayer dollars while ensuring fairness and accountability in the courts.

Created a task force to review and improve how law enforcement agencies in Louisiana collect and report critical data, including traffic stops, pedestrian stops, clearance rates, use of force, and execution of no-knock warrants, while comparing practices to national standards.

Enhanced the parole process by requiring the Department of Public Safety and Corrections to include physical, mental, or psychiatric health information, when available, in reports prepared for parole hearings.

Passed legislation to allow residents convicted of mingling harmful substances, theft, or distribution or possession with the intent to distribute controlled dangerous substances to be hired as a peer support specialist by a licensed behavioral health services provider. 

• Expanded the definition of "gravely disabled" to include a person who is unable to protect themself from serious physical harm or significant psychiatric deterioration. 
• Removed content requirements for a Physician's Report to Court or an affidavit from a medical health professional when the Physician's Report to Court or affidavit accompanies a petition from present law.

• Requires that a healthcare provider who is providing pediatric care to an infant to screen the caregiver for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders or related mental health disorders if they believe in the exercise of their professional judgment that the screening would be in the best interest of the patient. 
• The legislation also requires that the Louisiana Department of Health identify and develop standards for providers who specialize in pregnancy-related and postpartum depression or related mental health disorders and substance use disorders.

Streamlined and improved the legal process for individuals with serious mental illness who need access to assisted outpatient treatment program services.

Established the Louisiana Maternal Mental Health Task Force for the purposes of advancing education and treatment and improving services relating to maternal mental health.

Mandated the replacement of lead service lines, ensuring that municipalities prioritize removing hazardous pipes that contaminate drinking water. This critical reform safeguards public health, especially in vulnerable communities, by reducing lead exposure risks and promoting safer, cleaner water across Louisiana.

Ensured that Louisiana residents maintain access to medical care by requiring health insurance plans to honor out-of-state coverage when the governor declares a state of emergency. This reform protects displaced individuals in times of crisis—keeping them safe, healthy, and cared for—even when their regular providers aren't available.

Created and expanded programs for involuntary outpatient treatment for individuals with serious mental health conditions, allowing them to receive community-based care while maintaining stability and avoiding unnecessary hospitalization or incarceration. This reform improves access to treatment, reduces strain on state facilities, and supports a more humane approach to mental health care.

Expanded health insurance benefits to include pregnancy-related and postpartum care, ensuring that expectant and new mothers in Louisiana have access to essential medical services. This reform promotes healthier families and supports maternal well-being during a critical period.

Requested that the Louisiana Department of Health, in collaboration with the Sexual Assault Oversight Commission, study how survivors of sexual assault are treated, specifically focusing on forensic examinations and evidence handling, and develop guidelines for reform.

Urged the Louisiana Department of Health to conduct a comprehensive study on the racial disparities in COVID-19 death rates across the state.

Directed the Office of Behavioral Health within the Louisiana Department of Health to collect targeted data on mental illness and substance use crisis care. By strengthening data collection, this resolution lays the groundwork for more effective, evidence-based policy solutions to address behavioral health emergencies.

• Changed the biodistrict boundaries and prohibited the district or any subdistrict from acquiring property by expropriation or from exercising any power of an eminent domain. 
• This required the approval of the city of New Orleans by ordinance with respect to boundary changes and the creation of subdistricts. 

Made it unlawful for employers to retaliate against workers for absences related to genetic testing or medically necessary cancer screenings. This law ensures employees can prioritize their health without fear of losing their jobs or facing workplace discrimination.

Worked to create the Louisiana Work Opportunity Tax credit, which incentivizes businesses to hire re-entrants participating in work release programs. Stable jobs for formerly incarcerated people is one of the best ways we can reduce recidivism and combat crime.

Extended the French Quarter Management District through 2028, strengthening its role in improving safety, sanitation, and infrastructure within one of Louisiana’s most important cultural and economic hubs.

Created a retired volunteer dental hygienist license, allowing retired dental hygienists to continue serving Louisiana communities in a volunteer capacity. This innovative reform expands access to dental care, especially in underserved areas, by leveraging the expertise of experienced professionals without increasing costs to the state or patients.

Expanded the economic impact of casino operators by authorizing non-gaming development activities under their purview. This reform allows casinos to invest in community infrastructure and business expansion, creating jobs, boosting local economies, and helping Louisiana leverage its full entertainment potential.

Urged the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, in partnership with the University of New Orleans Transportation Institute (UNOTI), to conduct a comprehensive study of development opportunities along South Claiborne Avenue. This initiative will guide future infrastructure investments, enhance mobility, and spur economic growth in one of New Orleans’ most vital corridors.

Required K-12 schools to integrate preventive mental health measures; the relationship between mental health and physical health; brain health, emotional health, identifying trauma and stress, and the impact of trauma and stress on mental health and physical health; and resources and services available to assist people with mental health issues, into Health class curriculum.

Created a task force to study and recommend effective strategies for increasing father engagement in children’s lives. This initiative recognizes the critical role that involved fathers play in healthy child development, stronger family dynamics, and more resilient communities.

Directed the Louisiana Department of Education and the Workforce Commission, in collaboration with local school boards and chambers of commerce, to actively develop and promote robust apprenticeship and work-based learning opportunities for high school students statewide. This initiative equips students with real-world skills, strengthens career pathways, and fuels local economic development.

Established the Louisiana Opportunity Youth Task Force to explore and recommend effective strategies for supporting disconnected youth, those who are neither working nor in school. This commission will assess how to enhance workforce readiness and provide educational and economic pathways for young Louisianans ready to re-engage.

Enhanced Louisiana’s Safe Haven Law by clarifying and improving procedures to ensure that newborns can be safely surrendered without fear of legal repercussions. This reform provides critical clarity for parents in crisis and supports the most vulnerable children during their earliest moments of need.

Requested the Louisiana Passenger Safety Task Force to study the feasibility of creating a statewide program to expand education on child passenger safety and coordinate the distribution of car seats to families in need. This effort aims to protect children, reduce preventable injuries, and support families with critical safety resources.

Requested that the Department of Children and Family Services provide detailed information about the luggage and essential belongings provided to foster children. This resolution seeks to ensure that young people entering foster care receive appropriate personal items from day one.

Requested a study regarding the potential establishment of a program to provide children born to low- to moderate-income parents with a trust that, at maturity, can be used for postsecondary education, the purchase of a home, or the formation of a business.

During Louisiana’s redistricting process,  played a pivotal role in securing the state’s Second Black Congressional District, a historic milestone for fair representation. 

Ensured that communities of color have a stronger voice in Congress, protecting voting rights and advancing equity.

During Louisiana’s redistricting process, played a pivotal role in securing the state’s Second Black Congressional District, a historic milestone for fair representation. 

Helped ensure that communities of color have a stronger voice in Congress, protecting voting rights and advancing equity.

Exempting digital art sold within Louisiana’s cultural product districts from state and local sales and use taxes. This measure supports artists, strengthens the state’s creative economy, and helps preserve Louisiana’s cultural heritage by making it easier for artists to sell and promote their work

Mandated the appointment of interpreters during court proceedings to ensure individuals with limited English proficiency can fully understand and participate in legal processes. This reform upholds fairness, safeguards due process, and strengthens access to justice for all residents.

Created a task force to study and make recommendations regarding Louisiana’s “crime against nature by solicitation” statute. This resolution takes the first step toward justice reform by addressing outdated laws that have disproportionately targeted marginalized communities, specifically the LGBTQ+ community.

Expanded and strengthened Louisiana’s Fortify Homes Roof Program by broadening grant access, improving funding mechanisms, and enhancing regulatory support. This law helps more homeowners bolster their roofs against storm damage, lower insurance expenses, and safeguard property, while reinforcing statewide storm resilience

Sponsored a constitutional amendment empowering local governments to grant additional property tax exemptions for police officers, firefighters, and EMTs, providing meaningful financial relief and honoring the dedication and sacrifice of Louisiana’s first responders.

Requested that the Louisiana Housing Corporation consider emergency preparedness and disaster resiliency characteristics when implementing design criteria for housing developments.

Ensures that no property insurance policy in Louisiana can prohibit homeowners from hiring a licensed public adjuster. This reform strengthens consumer rights, giving families the ability to secure independent representation and fairer settlements when navigating complex insurance claims.

Requested the Louisiana Housing Corporation to study the distribution of low-income housing tax credit resources and identify barriers to equitable distribution of these housing resources.

• Helped empower renters who, through no fault of their own, may have been evicted during the pandemic. 
• Required landlords to disclose their screening criteria and allow renters to provide additional background information to landlords for any evictions that occurred during COVID or other state declared emergencies.

Requested the Louisiana Senate Committee on Insurance to conduct a study on the potential effects of transitioning the office of Insurance Commissioner from an elected to an appointed position. This initiative seeks to assess whether an appointment process could enhance oversight and reduce political influence, ultimately improving accountability and performance in managing our state's insurance systems.

Standardized and clarified the rules around public records costs. His law limited excessive charges, ensured fairness in how fees are assessed, and protected the public’s right to access government records affordably. By cutting down on arbitrary costs, this reform removed a barrier to transparency and reinforced government accountability.

Redefined the boundaries and payment structures of the New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority Economic Growth and Development District. This measure strengthens governance, ensures proper revenue allocation, and supports long-term economic growth tied to the city’s convention and tourism industry.

Updated Louisiana’s ethics laws by revising financial disclosure requirements for elected officials and certain public employees. 

Established the Task Force on Ensuring Voter Participation in the Political Process to study and recommend strategies that improve voter turnout and participation across the state. This initiative seeks to identify and dismantle barriers to voting, empowering every eligible citizen to have a voice in our democracy.