HB111

Provides relative to diminution of sentence for the earning of an associate's degree (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

Complete·4/30/26

Louisiana HB111 allows inmates to earn an additional 90 days of credit toward their parole supervision date for obtaining an associate's degree while.

Louisiana HB111 amends existing law to allow inmates to earn an additional 90 days of credit toward their parole supervision date for obtaining an associate's degree from a regionally accredited and department-approved educational institution while incarcerated. This provision applies to inmates who are otherwise eligible for "good time" credit and adds the associate's degree as a qualifying degree for this credit. The bill retains the existing law for inmates who earn a bachelor's degree.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

37 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 7

1:00 PM

Senate Committee on Judiciary C

Mar 24

10:00 AM

House Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice

History

Apr 30

House

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 28.

Apr 30

House

Effective date: 08/01/2026.

Apr 28

House

Sent to the Governor for executive approval.