HB168

Creates a transitional reentry program for female parolees (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

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Establishes a transitional reentry program for female parolees in Louisiana.

Louisiana HB168 creates a transitional reentry program for female parolees, administered by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections. The program aims to facilitate the safe and successful reintegration of female parolees into the community. Eligibility criteria include serving at least five years in actual custody, not having a sex offense conviction, being within six months of projected release, not having been denied parole in the previous twelve months, and not having committed major disciplinary offenses in the prior twelve months.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

32 Yea

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0 Nay

7 Absent

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Calendar

May 5

12:30 PM

Senate Committee on Judiciary B

Mar 31

10:00 AM

House Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice

History

May 22

House

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 290.

May 22

House

Effective date: 08/01/2026.

May 19

House

Sent to the Governor for executive approval.