HB151

Provides relative to expungement of arrest information (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)

Complete·5/15/26

Louisiana HB151 requires additional documentation for expungement of arrest information.

Louisiana HB151 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to establish requirements for submitting a motion to expunge arrest information. The bill mandates that individuals seeking expungement submit specific documents to the Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information, including bills of information, court minute entries, and a charge disposition report. It also requires a criminal background check, certifications from the district attorney, and a letter from the district attorney for a fee waiver.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

35 Yea

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0 Nay

4 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 28

9:30 AM

Senate Committee on Judiciary C

Apr 1

10:00 AM

House Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice

History

May 15

House

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 129.

May 15

House

Effective date: 08/01/2026.

May 13

Senate

Signed by the President of the Senate.