HB480

Provides for participation in reentry courts

Introduced·2/26/26
Ment Text

Louisiana HB480 amends reentry court eligibility criteria, removing certain disqualifying offenses.

Louisiana HB480 modifies eligibility criteria for participation in reentry courts and workforce development programs. The bill removes the disqualification for offenders with prior sex offense convictions and certain crimes of violence, allowing them to participate in reentry courts and workforce development programs. It also removes the disqualification for crimes resulting in death. The changes aim to expand eligibility for these programs, focusing on rehabilitation and reintegration.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 19

9:00 AM

House Committee on Judiciary

History

Mar 9

House

Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Feb 27

House

First appeared in the Interim Calendar on 2/27/2026.

Feb 26

House

Prefiled.