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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