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LA HB143
LA HB143Provides relative to the per diem rate paid by the Dept. of Public Safety and Corrections for the housing of state inmates in a parish jail or institution
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Introduced
02/13/2026
02/13/2026
In Committee
02/13/2026
02/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S. 15:824(B)(1)(a), relative to the confinement of persons committed to the custody of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections; to increase the amount the Department of Pubic Safety and Corrections pays for the confinement of these persons in a parish jail or institution; and to provide for related matters.
AI Summary
This bill increases the daily rate that the Department of Public Safety and Corrections (DPS&C) pays to parish jails for housing state inmates when those inmates cannot be immediately placed in state facilities due to court orders, lack of space, or other reasons, or when they are participating in specific substance abuse programs. Specifically, the bill adjusts the per diem rate from $25.39 for Fiscal Year 2019-2020 to $26.39 per day for Fiscal Years 2020-2021 through 2026-2027, and then further increases it to $29.39 per day for Fiscal Year 2027-2028 and each year thereafter, ensuring these payments cover the period from sentencing until the inmate is transferred to a state institution. The bill also mandates that the DPS&C collaborate with sheriffs to update basic jail guidelines by December 31, 2020, to include treatment and educational programs for these confined individuals.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
First appeared in the Interim Calendar on 2/13/2026. (on 02/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26rs&b=HB143&sbi=y |
| BillText | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1438695 |
| Analysis - Digest of HB143 Original | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1438722 |
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