HB532

Louisiana HB532 proposes a constitutional amendment requiring unanimous jury verdicts for noncapital felonies committed before January 1, 2019.

Louisiana HB532 proposes an amendment to the state's constitution to change the jury verdict requirement for noncapital felonies committed before January 1, 2019. Currently, a jury of 12 persons needs 10 to concur for a verdict. The amendment would require all 12 jurors to concur for a unanimous verdict. This change does not affect cases committed on or after January 1, 2019, or capital cases. The amendment will be submitted to voters in the November 3, 2026, statewide election.