HB58

Restricts post-conviction bail for certain offenders (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG EX)

Complete·5/22/26

Prohibits post-conviction bail for offenders convicted of aggravated offenses against minors.

Louisiana HB58 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to prohibit post-conviction bail for offenders convicted of aggravated offenses against minors. This law retains the right to bail before and after conviction but restricts it for certain serious crimes. Specifically, it disallows bail after conviction for any aggravated offense committed against a minor. The bill also retains the right to bail pending sentence if the maximum sentence is five years or less, unless the court believes release poses a danger to the community or there is a risk of flight.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

96 Yea

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1 Nay

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8 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 28

9:30 AM

Senate Committee on Judiciary C

Mar 25

10:00 AM

House Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice

History

May 22

House

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 285.

May 22

House

Effective date: 08/01/2026.

May 19

House

Sent to the Governor for executive approval.