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LA HB391

LA HB391
Provides relative to pardons


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Introduced
02/29/2024
In Committee
05/07/2024
Crossed Over
04/15/2024
Passed
05/30/2024
Dead
Vetoed
06/19/2024

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT To enact R.S. 15:572.2, relative to pardons; to provide that persons convicted of certain offenses of possession of marijuana shall

AI Summary

This bill provides for the automatic pardon of individuals convicted of a first offense of possession of marijuana, tetrahydrocannabinol, or chemical derivatives thereof, without requiring completion of their sentence or a recommendation from the Board of Pardons. The bill also requires that all court costs associated with the conviction be paid before the pardon is issued. Once a pardon is granted, the individual cannot receive another pardon under this provision. Additionally, individuals who receive a pardon under this bill can still be charged and punished as a second or multiple offender if they commit another crime.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Vetoed by the Governor. (on 06/19/2024)

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