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LA HB111
LA HB111Provides relative to diminution of sentence for the earning of an associate's degree (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
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Introduced
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
In Committee
04/07/2026
04/07/2026
Crossed Over
03/30/2026
03/30/2026
Passed
04/27/2026
04/27/2026
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S. 15:828(E), relative to diminution of sentence; to provide relative to diminution of sentence for the earning of an associate's degree; and to provide for related matters.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing Louisiana law, specifically R.S. 15:828(E), to expand the eligibility for earning additional sentence reduction credits for incarcerated individuals. Previously, only those who earned a bachelor's degree from an accredited and department-approved institution could receive an extra ninety days of credit towards their projected good time parole supervision date. Now, this bill allows individuals who earn an associate's degree, in addition to a bachelor's degree, from such an institution while incarcerated to also be eligible for this additional ninety-day sentence reduction. This provision aims to incentivize and reward inmates for pursuing higher education during their incarceration.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (18)
Mandie Landry (D)*,
Delisha Boyd (D),
Ken Brass (D),
Barbara Carpenter (D),
Wilford Carter (D),
Tehmi Chassion (D),
Aimee Freeman (D),
Barbara Freiberg (R),
Dana Henry (D),
Travis Johnson (D),
Edmond Jordan (D),
Alonzo Knox (D),
Vanessa LaFleur (D),
Ed Larvadain (D),
Rodney Lyons (D),
Denise Marcelle (D),
Chasity Martinez (D),
Pat Moore (D),
Last Action
Sent to the Governor for executive approval. (on 04/28/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26rs&b=HB111&sbi=y |
| Fiscal Note - HB111 Enrolled | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1465915 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1465460 |
| Fiscal Note - HB111 Engrossed | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1453634 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1453154 |
| Analysis - Digest of HB111 Engrossed | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1453567 |
| Fiscal Note - HB111 Original | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1448066 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1437698 |
| Analysis - Digest of HB111 Original | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1437702 |
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