Here's What Gov. Jeff Landry Signed Into Law, Effective Aug. 1

Here's what Gov. Jeff Landry signed into law, effective Aug. 1

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Several new laws are going into effect on Aug. 1 in Louisiana. During the 2025 Regular Legislative Session, Gov. Jeff Landry signed a few bills that would impact crime, drug regulation, higher education, and motor vehicles. The session ended on Thursday, June 12. Landry announced he plans to call a special session. It is unclear when lawmakers would be asked to return. Here's what to know about the laws that …

See which bills Gov. Jeff Landry signed into law, effective Aug. 1

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Several new laws are going into effect on Aug. 1 in Louisiana. During the 2025 Regular Legislative Session, Gov. Jeff Landry signed a few bills that would impact crime, drug regulation, higher education, and motor vehicles. The session ended on Thursday, June 12. Landry announced he plans to call a special session. It is unclear when lawmakers would be asked to return. Here's what to know about the laws that …