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LA HB115

LA HB115
Provides for the abolition of the office of police chief and the police department in the village of Edgefield


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Introduced
02/13/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT To enact R.S. 33:381(C)(38), relative to the village of Edgefield and Red River Parish; to provide for the abolition of the office of police chief and the police department in the village of Edgefield; to authorize the village to contract with other law enforcement entities in the parish for law enforcement services; and to provide for related matters. Notice of intention to introduce this Act has

AI Summary

This bill, by enacting a new provision into Louisiana Revised Statutes (R.S.) 33:381(C)(38), allows the village of Edgefield's board of aldermen, with the mayor's recommendation, to eliminate the position of police chief and the village's police department. This change will only take effect after the current police chief's term ends or a vacancy occurs, unless the chief is temporarily appointed, in which case the abolition can be effective sooner by ordinance. If the police chief and department are abolished, the village leadership is authorized to enter into agreements, such as cooperative endeavor agreements, with other law enforcement agencies within Red River Parish to provide police services to the village.

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Last Action

First appeared in the Interim Calendar on 2/13/2026. (on 02/13/2026)

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