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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)

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Regina Barrow and 17 co-sponsors

Louisiana HB 430 extends health insurance to families of Lafayette Parish law enforcement and firefighters killed in line of duty, addressing survivor financial hardship through expanded benefits.

Effective date: 08/01/2026.
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Bill Summary · HB 430

Legislative bill overview

HB 430, the "MJ 911 Act," would extend health insurance coverage to families of law enforcement officers and firefighters employed in Lafayette Parish who are killed in the line of duty. The bill appears to create or expand a benefit program to help surviving families maintain healthcare access after losing a primary wage earner to job-related fatalities.

Why is this important

Line-of-duty deaths leave families facing both emotional trauma and immediate financial hardship, including loss of health insurance during a vulnerable period. This bill addresses a genuine gap in support systems by ensuring surviving spouses and children maintain continuous health coverage without the burden of finding new insurance while grieving and adjusting to lost income.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal impact: The bill references "OR INCREASE LF EX" (increase local funding exceptions), suggesting potential cost to the parish or state budget; the specific funding mechanism and annual cost are unclear from available information
  • Geographic limitation: Restricting coverage to Lafayette Parish only raises equity questions—why not extend similar protections to officers and firefighters statewide or clarify the rationale for parish-specific limits
  • Scope and duration: The bill's language doesn't specify how long coverage extends (until age 26? permanently?) or whether it covers all family members, creating ambiguity about long-term financial obligations

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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