HB275

Provides relative to the minimum sentencing for child domestic abuse convictions (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

Complete·5/15/26

Louisiana HB275 increases the minimum sentencing for domestic abuse battery when a child 13 years or younger is present.

Louisiana HB275 amends the law to increase the minimum sentencing for domestic abuse battery from up to three years to three to six years at hard labor when a minor child aged 13 or younger is present at the scene of the offense. The bill, titled the "Domestic Abuse Child Endangerment Law," enhances penalties for offenders who commit domestic abuse battery in the presence of a child, aiming to protect children from the harmful effects of such crimes.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

34 Yea

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0 Nay

5 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 28

9:30 AM

Senate Committee on Judiciary C

Apr 8

10:00 AM

House Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice

History

May 15

House

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 146.

May 15

House

Effective date: 08/01/2026.

May 14

Senate

Signed by the President of the Senate.