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LA SB125

LA SB125
Increases the compensation cap for the wrongful conviction compensation law. (8/1/26) (RE1 INCREASE GF EX See Note)

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Introduced
02/24/2026
In Committee
05/11/2026
Crossed Over
04/16/2026
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S. 15:572.8(H)(2) and (Q), relative to reprieve and pardons of convicted persons; to provide for compensation for wrongful conviction and imprisonment; to provide for deadline to file for supplemental compensation; to provide relative to implementation; and to provide for related matters.

AI Summary

This bill increases the maximum compensation amount for individuals who have been wrongfully convicted and imprisoned in Louisiana. Specifically, it raises the total compensation cap from $400,000 to $600,000, effective August 1, 2026, with payments still made at a rate of $40,000 per year. The bill also adjusts the deadline for those previously awarded compensation to file for supplemental compensation, extending it to August 1, 2027. This legislation aims to provide greater financial relief to victims of wrongful conviction and imprisonment, with the implementation of these changes contingent on legislative appropriation of funds.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (12)

Last Action

Scheduled for floor debate on 05/19/2026. (on 05/18/2026)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26rs&b=SB125&sbi=y
House Floor Amendment #5215 Melerine Proposed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1470022
Fiscal Note - SB125 ReEngrossed With House Cmte Amendments https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1471791
House Committee Amendment #5374 APP Proposed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1470939
Analysis - House Committee Redigest of SB125 https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1470932
House Committee Amendment #5222 APP Draft https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1470063
Fiscal Note - SB125 ReEngrossed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1462710
BillText https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1461630
Analysis - Digest of SB125 Reengrossed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1462341
Senate Committee Amendment #1966 FNCE Draft https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1461134
Senate Committee Amendment #1989 FNCE Proposed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1461244
Fiscal Note - SB125 Engrossed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1461166
BillText https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1459462
Analysis - Digest of SB125 Engrossed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1460347
Fiscal Note - SB125 Original https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1459027
BillText https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1442805
Analysis - Digest of SB125 Original https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1442807
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