HB664

Provides relative to maximum penalties imposed for violations of parish ordinances

Complete·5/29/26

Louisiana HB664 increases the maximum fine for violations of parish ordinances from $500 to $1,500.

Louisiana HB664 amends the state's existing law to increase the maximum fine for violations of parish ordinances from $500 to $1,500. The bill retains the current penalty of 30 days in parish jail and allows for a maximum of 100 hours of community service as an alternative or in addition to the fine. This change applies to any parish ordinance violations under Louisiana state law.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

33 Yea

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3 Nay

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3 Absent

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Calendar

May 7

12:00 AM

Senate Committee on Local and Municipal Affairs

Apr 9

9:00 AM

House Committee on Municipal, Parochial and Cultural Affairs

History

May 29

House

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 561.

May 29

House

Effective date: 08/01/2026.

May 26

House

Sent to the Governor for executive approval.