Professional Association of Law Enforcement Officers
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SB123: Constitutional amendment to require the governor to certify a legislative address removing certain judges for cause. (2/3 - CA13s1(A)) (EG2 INCREASE GF EX See Note)
Last Action: Scheduled for floor debate on 05/26/2026.
Date: 2026-05-19
Floor Action: π Awaiting Floor Action π 2026-05-26 1:00 PM
Author: John Morris
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HB1038: Provides relative to the authority of a marshal to issue commissions to deputy marshals
Last Action: Read by title and returned to the Calendar, subject to call.
Date: 2026-05-25
Floor Action: π Awaiting Floor Action
Author: Chad Boyer
Co-sponsors: Bryan Fontenot
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HB54: Provides relative to alternative conditions for violations of parole (EGF SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
Last Action: Received from the Senate with amendments.
Date: 2026-05-25
Floor Action: π Awaiting Floor Action
Author: Bryan Fontenot
Co-sponsors: Tehmi Chassion
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HB310: Provides for the reassignment of a defendant's case when the right to a jury trial has been waived
Last Action: Read by title and returned to the Calendar, subject to call.
Date: 2026-05-21
Floor Action: π Awaiting Floor Action
Author: Josh Carlson
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This measure creates an inconsistent process across judicial districts by limiting random reassignment to courts with three or more judges, leaving smaller districts without the same safeguard. Even where reassignment is available, allowing the prosecution to override it risks the case remaining before the same judge, undermining the purpose of random assignment. Judge selection should be uniform, neutral, and not subject to manipulation or geographic variation. Requires a constitutional amendment.
Needs to be randomly allowed between ALL JUDGES and MUST apply to ALL judicial districts. A constitutional amendment is necessary.
HB341: Provides for rights of law enforcement officers while under investigation
Last Action: Read by title, returned to the calendar.
Date: 2026-05-11
Floor Action: π Awaiting Floor Action
Author: Barbara Freiberg
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HB410: Requires notification of all parties to record in-person communication
Last Action: Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments. Read by title and passed to third reading and final passage.
Date: 2026-05-21
Floor Action: π Awaiting Floor Action
Author: Laurie Schlegel
Co-sponsors: Kathy Edmonston
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This proposal effectively eliminates one-party consent for in-person recordings, making it more difficult for individuals to document conversations where misconduct or disputes may arise. Requiring advance disclosure in all cases may deter the preservation of critical evidence, particularly in situations involving power imbalances or potential wrongdoing. Laws should protect privacy without undermining the ability to document and prove misconduct.
This proposal effectively eliminates one-party consent for in-person recordings, making it more difficult for individuals to document conversations where misconduct or disputes may arise. Requiring advance disclosure in all cases may deter the preservation of critical evidence, particularly in situations involving power imbalances or potential wrongdoing. Laws should protect privacy without undermining the ability to document and prove misconduct.
HB1067: Provides relative to the fire and police civil service
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Municipal, Parochial and Cultural Affairs.
Date: 2026-03-31
Pending: π Municipal π Not Scheduled
Author: Daryl Adams
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HB147: Provides for the definition of the crime of racketeering (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
Last Action: Effective date: 08/01/2026.
Date: 2026-04-30
Author: Debbie Villio
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HB183: Provides relative to the use of cellular devices in courts and courthouses
Last Action:
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Judiciary π Not Scheduled
Author: Dixon McMakin
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HB191: Provides relative to credit for prior custody (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
Last Action: Effective date: 08/01/2026.
Date: 2026-05-15
Author: Debbie Villio
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HB245: Provides relative to medical parole (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
Last Action: Sent to the Governor for executive approval.
Date: 2026-05-21
Author: Bryan Fontenot
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HB51: (Constitutional Amendment) Restricts post-conviction bail for certain offenders (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
Last Action: Effective date: See Act.
Date: 2026-05-21
Author: Debbie Villio
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NO BOND for a person CONVICTED of an AGGRAVATED CRIME against a MINOR is a simple, straightforward, common sense measure.
HB58: Restricts post-conviction bail for certain offenders (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG EX)
Last Action: Sent to the Governor for executive approval.
Date: 2026-05-19
Author: Debbie Villio
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Ref. HB81
SB86: Provides mandatory minimum sentences for persons who aid and abet a defendant convicted of certain sex offenses involving juveniles. (8/1/26) (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
Last Action:
Date: 2026-03-18
Author: John Morris
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HB52: Provides relative to trial of misdemeanors (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
Last Action: Effective date: 05/17/2026.
Date: 2026-05-15
Author: Debbie Villio
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This bill erodes one of the most fundamental protections in our justice systemβthe right to be judged by a jury of oneβs peers. A penalty of up to six months in jail and a $1,000 fine is not trivial, and citizens facing the loss of their liberty should not have that decision placed solely in the hands of a single judge. When government seeks to punish someone with jail time, the safeguard of a jury trial should remain intact.ο»Ώο»Ώ
HB568: Provides relative to penalty enhancements for violations of drug free school zones (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
Last Action: Sent to the Governor for executive approval.
Date: 2026-05-19
Author: Gabe Firment
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This measure allows the executive branch to initiate removal proceedings against judges and prosecutorsβboth of whom are elected officialsβraising serious concerns about political influence and separation of powers. It further places the Senate, a political body, in a central role in suspension and removal, increasing the risk that these decisions become driven by politics.