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LA HB1075

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/30/2026

Primary Sponsor

Lauren Ventrella

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $1,610,493.43 plus interest from the State General Fund for FY 2025-2026 to pay a judgment against the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development

  • Allocates $1,013,506.35 plus interest to Dawn Marie DePedro, $298,493.54 plus interest to Kamden DePedro, and $298,493.54 plus interest to minor child Alianna DePedro

  • Judgment was signed December 13, 2023 and affirmed by the First Circuit Court of Appeal on July 3, 2025 (Case No. 127,022, 23rd Judicial District, Ascension Parish)

  • Payment covers principal, court costs, and expert witness fees; interest ceases on the effective date of the Act

  • Effective upon governor's signature or expiration of time for gubernatorial action

Legislative Description

Appropriates funds for payment of the judgment against the state in the suit captioned Dawn Marie DePedro et al. v. State of Louisiana et al.

APPROPRIATIONS/JUDGMENT

Last Action

Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

3/31/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations3/31/2026

Full Bill Text

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