HB1065

Louisiana HB1065 revises parole eligibility for those convicted by a non-unanimous jury verdict.

Louisiana HB1065 amends the state's parole laws to make individuals convicted by a non-unanimous jury verdict immediately eligible for parole consideration. The bill specifies that beginning August 1, 2026, the Committee on Parole must consider parole applications for such individuals. It also mandates that a majority vote of a three-member panel is required to grant parole for these individuals, or a majority vote of those present if the panel exceeds three members. If parole is denied, the individual must wait at least one year before filing a new application.