New Louisiana laws set to go in effect July 1

BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) -- Several Louisiana laws are going into effect on July 1.

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry has signed a number of bills since the end of the 2024 Regular Legislative Session. He has signed health care bills, public records bills and one that requires the Ten Commandments displayed in public school classrooms.

Here's what to know about laws going into effect starting July.

Act 3: This is an insurance reform bill signed by the governor on May 7 about fair claims processing.

The Louisiana Department of Insurance said this new law "establishes a simple, clear timeline for the claims process that makes it easier for policyholders and insurers to understand what their responsibilities are during the claim."

Act 312: This new law repeals the Port Development Advisory Commission and office of port development within the Department of Economic Development. The office and the commissioner position were created in the 2023 Regular Legislative Session to attract and expand business for Louisiana ports.

Act 328: This law temporarily suspends the requirement of certain provisions for the land-based casino operating contract to conduct gaming operations.

Act 331: This law requires schools to put the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline hotline number on student identification cards.

Act 513: Port of South Louisiana fire protection officers who work full time will get an extra $600 per month after meeting requirements.

Act 524: This new law changes the registration requirements for the Child Abuse Neglect Registry, including that an offender who fails to register should be imprisoned for no more than one year with or without hard labor.

Act 764: This makes changes to the capital outlay process, including requiring a nonstate entity to maintain an escrow account for certain projects.

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