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Introduced
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S. 15:715(C) and to enact R.S. 15:715(D), relative to notification of releases from parish prisons or jails; to provide for notification of improperly released inmates; to provide for a definition; and to provide for related matters.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing Louisiana law to require sheriffs or their designees to immediately notify specific parties in the event of an "improper release" of an inmate from a parish prison or jail. An "improper release" is defined as an inmate being discharged due to administrative or clerical errors, mismanagement, or staff mistakes. The required notifications must be sent to the appropriate law enforcement agency, the victim of the crime for which the inmate was imprisoned, any known witness to the crime, and any person designated in writing by the prosecuting district attorney. The bill also clarifies that "law enforcement agency" includes the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, the office of state police, and all local police departments.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
First appeared in the Interim Calendar on 2/6/2026. (on 02/06/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26rs&b=HB76&sbi=y |
| BillText | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1436662 |
| Analysis - Digest of HB76 Original | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1436670 |
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