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LA HB160
LA HB160Increases the penalties for certain domestic violence offenses that involve strangulation
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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. 14:34.9(L)(1) and 35.3(L)(1), relative to certain domestic violence offenses; to provide relative to the maximum penalty when the offense involves strangulation; and to provide for related matters.
AI Summary
This bill increases the maximum prison sentence for domestic violence offenses that involve strangulation from three years to ten years. Specifically, it amends existing laws concerning battery of a dating partner and domestic abuse battery, both of which are types of domestic violence. The term "strangulation" in this context refers to intentionally impeding normal breathing or circulation of the blood by applying pressure to the neck. This change aims to provide a more severe penalty for these particularly dangerous acts of domestic violence.
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=HB160&sbi=y |
| BillText | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1438813 |
| Analysis - Digest of HB160 Original | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1438825 |
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