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HB158

Provides relative to technical violations of probation (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

Final Passage·5/27/26

Louisiana HB158 increases the maximum sentence for technical probation violations from 90 to 180 days.

Louisiana HB158 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to change the maximum sentence for technical violations of probation from 90 to 180 days. This change applies to defendants who have been placed on probation for offenses other than crimes of violence or sex offenses. The bill retains the current law in all other respects.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · 34–0 · May 27
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

0
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

34 Yea

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0 Nay

5 Absent

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Calendar

May 19

10:00 AM

Senate Committee on Judiciary C

Mar 31

10:00 AM

House Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice

History

May 28

House

Sent to the Governor for executive approval.

May 27

House

Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.

May 27

Senate

Signed by the President of the Senate.