HB143

Provides relative to the per diem rate paid by the Dept. of Public Safety and Corrections for the housing of state inmates in a parish jail or institution (EN +$17,311,950 GF EX See Note)

Complete·5/29/26

Louisiana HB143 increases the per diem rate for housing state inmates in parish jails or institutions.

Louisiana HB143 amends the per diem rate paid by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections for housing state inmates in parish jails or institutions. The daily rate increases from $26.39 to $29.39 starting in Fiscal Year 2027-2028. The bill also mandates that the department collaborate with sheriffs and governing authorities to ensure basic jail guidelines include treatment and educational programming for inmates. This change aims to improve conditions and programming for state inmates housed in local facilities.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

36 Yea

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0 Nay

3 Absent

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Calendar

May 13

1:00 PM

Senate Committee on Finance

Apr 21

10:30 AM

Senate Committee on Judiciary B

History

May 29

House

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 530.

May 29

House

Effective date: 05/29/2026.

May 26

House

Sent to the Governor for executive approval.