This Law Firm Publication by Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. discusses two new laws signed by Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards concerning workplace violence against healthcare workers. Act No. 461 requires healthcare facilities to develop a plan to prevent workplace violence, post signs stating that violence against healthcare staff is not tolerated and punishable, and report all workplace violence to authorities. It also prohibits retaliation against employees who report instances of workplace violence. Act No. 129 makes assault or battery of emergency personnel or a healthcare professional a felony in Louisiana. Both laws are effective on August 1, 2022.