Bill
Bill > HB257
LA HB257
LA HB257Provides relative to the powers and duties of the police chief of the city of Central
summary
Introduced
02/23/2026
02/23/2026
In Committee
03/09/2026
03/09/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To enact R.S. 33:423.31, relative to the city of Central; to provide relative to the police chief of the city; to provide relative to the powers and duties of the police chief; to authorize the police chief to take certain actions with respect to police personnel; to provide relative to the approval of the mayor and the city's governing authority with respect to such actions; and to provide for related matters. Notice of intention to introduce this Act has
AI Summary
This bill enacts a new law, R.S. 33:423.31, specifically for the city of Central, which modifies the powers and duties of its police chief regarding police personnel. Previously, under R.S. 33:423, the police chief's actions concerning appointing, promoting, disciplining, or dismissing police officers would have required approval from the mayor or the city's governing authority, which is the body responsible for city governance. However, this new provision authorizes the police chief of Central to take these personnel actions independently, without needing such approval from the mayor or the governing authority.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Municipal, Parochial and Cultural Affairs. (on 03/09/2026)
Official Document
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26rs&b=HB257&sbi=y |
| BillText | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1441539 |
| Analysis - Digest of HB257 Original | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1441542 |
Loading...