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LA SB58
LA SB58Imposes a mandatory minimum sentence for aggravated flight from a law enforcement officer. (8/1/26) (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
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Introduced
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
In Committee
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S. 14:108.1(E) and to enact R.S. 14:108.1(G) and R.S. 15:571.11(A)(1)(e), relative to aggravated flight from an officer; to provide a minimum time of imprisonment; to provide relative to the distribution of collected fines; to require seizure of insurance proceeds in certain circumstances; and to provide for related matters.
AI Summary
This bill mandates a minimum prison sentence for aggravated flight from a law enforcement officer, meaning a person who flees from police in a vehicle and commits certain offenses. Specifically, it requires a minimum of one year imprisonment without the possibility of parole, probation, or a suspended sentence for this crime, and a minimum of two years if the flight results in serious bodily injury. The bill also introduces provisions for seizing insurance money if it's a direct or indirect result of the crime and directs that any fines collected from aggravated flight convictions must be used by parish law enforcement agencies to fund high-speed pursuit driver training or acquire technology to reduce risks associated with such pursuits.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Prefiled and under the rules provisionally referred to the Committee on Judiciary C. (on 02/18/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26rs&b=SB58&sbi=y |
| Fiscal Note - SB58 Original | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1448118 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1439750 |
| Analysis - Digest of SB58 Original | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1439755 |
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