HB523

Provides relative to parole eligibility for certain individuals (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

Introduced·2/26/26
Ment Text

Louisiana HB523 establishes parole eligibility for certain individuals serving life sentences, excluding specific offenses.

Louisiana HB523, known as the "Hope For Redemption Act," modifies parole eligibility for individuals serving life sentences. It allows parole consideration for those convicted of second-degree murder if they were at least 17 but under 25 at the time of the offense, it was their first felony conviction, and they have served at least 30 years. It excludes those convicted of first-degree murder, sex offenses, or crimes involving victims under 13.

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Where it stands

Current
Administration of Criminal Justice Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Mar 9

House

Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice.

Feb 27

House

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

Feb 26

House

Prefiled.