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Holly Crow shares her journey of advocating for Jody's Law after the tragic loss of her daughter in a hit-and-run incident.

In this powerful episode of Louisiana Unfiltered , Kiran Chawla sits down with Holly Crow, the mother whose relentless advocacy helped pass Jody’s Law — one of the most significant reforms to Louisiana’s hit-and-run statutes in years. On March 29, 2025, Holly’s 20-year-old daughter, Jody Mann, was struck by a vehicle while walking along Reinninger Road in Denham Springs. The driver fled the scene, leaving Jody critically injured. She fought for her life for weeks before passing away. What followed was a painful battle with grief and a justice system that initially allowed the suspect to be released on pre-set bond. Determined that no other family should face the same heartbreak and frustration, Holly partnered with State Representative Vanessa LaFleur to craft House Bill 806 — Jody’s Law . The bill sailed through the Louisiana House 98-0 and the Senate 36-0 before being signed into law by Governor Jeff Landry in May 2026. It takes effect August 1. In this unfiltered conversation, Holly shares the raw story of her daughter’s final days, the emotional weight of testifying at the Capitol, and the moment she watched Jody’s Law become reality. She breaks down exactly what the new law…

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