HB51

(Constitutional Amendment) Restricts post-conviction bail for certain offenders (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)

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Louisiana HB51 restricts post-conviction bail for offenders convicted of aggravated offenses against minors.

Louisiana HB51 proposes a constitutional amendment to restrict post-conviction bail for individuals convicted of aggravated offenses committed against minors. The amendment specifies that such offenders will not be eligible for bail after conviction. This change aims to ensure that those convicted of serious crimes against minors cannot secure bail post-conviction. The amendment will be presented to voters in the statewide election on November 3, 2026.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

31 Yea

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1 Nay

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7 Absent

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Calendar

May 5

12:30 PM

Senate Committee on Judiciary C

Apr 7

9:30 AM

House Committee on Civil Law and Procedure

History

May 21

House

Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.

May 21

House

Becomes Act No. 271.

May 21

House

Effective date: See Act.