HB12

Extends surviving spouse benefits for a reserve officer killed in the line of duty (EN +$250,000 GF EX See Note)

Final Passage·5/26/26

Extends surviving spouse benefits for reserve law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.

Louisiana HB12 amends the state's law to extend surviving spouse benefits to reserve and auxiliary law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. This bill ensures that the surviving spouse of a reserve or auxiliary officer receives $250,000 in benefits if the officer was traveling to or from a public safety emergency or responding to a request for law enforcement assistance. This provision applies to officers certified by the Council on Peace Officers Standards and Training.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · 38–0 · May 26
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

38 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Absent

D

Calendar

May 18

10:00 AM

Senate Committee on Finance

History

May 27

Senate

Signed by the President of the Senate.

May 27

House

Sent to the Governor for executive approval.

May 26

House

Received from the Senate without amendments.