HB296

Repeals the Reentry Advisory Council and Offender Rehabilitation Workforce Development Act (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF RV)

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Louisiana HB296 repeals the Reentry Advisory Council and Offender Rehabilitation Workforce Development Act.

Louisiana HB296 repeals the Reentry Advisory Council and Offender Rehabilitation Workforce Development Act, removing all related cross-references, requirements, and criteria. The bill also makes technical corrections and amends various sections of the Louisiana Revised Statutes to reflect the repeal. The act previously provided for the establishment of a Reentry Advisory Council, guidelines for eligibility and participation in the program, and administration at facilities operated by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections and parish prisons.

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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. 297.

May 22

House

Effective date: 08/01/2026.

May 19

House

Received from the Senate without amendments.