HB 159

Louisiana House bill in Session 2026R.

Status: unknown. Latest action: June 9, 2026.

CRIMINAL/SENTENCING: Creates a pretrial incarceration alternative pilot program in Caddo Parish (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX See Note).

Bill ID LA-2026R-HB-159
Session 2026R
Status unknown
House unknown 2026-06-09
Criminal Justice
Sponsor
Steven Jackson
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-13 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-06-09 Status unknown
2026-06-09 Latest Action Effective date: See Act.
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