HB137

Changes sentencing guidelines for posting or calling in threats to schools (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

Final Passage·5/28/26

Louisiana HB137 increases penalties for terrorizing and menacing when the target is a school.

Louisiana HB137 amends existing laws to increase penalties for terrorizing and menacing when the target is a school. The bill raises the penalty for terrorizing a school to a fine of up to $15,000 or imprisonment for five to 15 years, or both. It also increases the penalty for menacing a school to a fine of up to $1,000 or imprisonment for two to five years, or both. Additionally, the bill mandates that the Louisiana Department of Education develop and provide information to schools to inform students and their parents of the consequences for terrorizing or menacing a school.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · 72–21 · May 28
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

0
2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

72 Yea

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21 Nay

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12 Absent

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Calendar

May 12

10:00 AM

Senate Committee on Judiciary C

Mar 24

10:00 AM

House Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice

History

Jun 1

House

Sent to the Governor for executive approval.

May 28

House

Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.

May 28

Senate

Signed by the President of the Senate.