HB153

Provides with respect to the collection of criminal court fines and fees

Complete·6/23/26

Louisiana HB153 prohibits the referral of criminal court fines and fees to the office of debt recovery and their reporting to credit bureaus.

Louisiana HB153 amends state law to prohibit the referral of criminal court fines and fees to the office of debt recovery for collection. It also prohibits the reporting of these debts to credit bureaus or consumer reporting agencies. This law aims to prevent the financial repercussions of criminal fines and fees from affecting individuals' credit scores.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

29 Yea

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3 Nay

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7 Absent

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Calendar

May 21

12:00 AM

Senate Committee on Judiciary B

Apr 9

9:00 AM

House Committee on Judiciary

History

Jun 23

House

Becomes Act No. 934 without the Governor's signature.

Jun 23

House

Effective date: 08/01/2026.

May 29

House

Sent to the Governor for executive approval.