HB76

Provides relative to notification of inmates released from a parish prison or jail or state correctional facility (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

Complete·5/15/26

Louisiana HB76 mandates notification of improper inmate releases from parish prisons or jails.

Louisiana HB76 amends existing law to require notification when an inmate is improperly released from a parish prison or jail. The sheriff or highest-ranking employee must ensure notification to the appropriate law enforcement agency, the victim of the crime, any known witness, and any person specified by the prosecuting district attorney. "Improper release" includes discharges due to administrative or clerical errors, mismanagement, or staff mistakes.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

34 Yea

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0 Nay

5 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 28

10:30 AM

Senate Committee on Judiciary B

Apr 8

10:00 AM

House Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice

History

May 15

House

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 116.

May 15

House

Effective date: 08/01/2026.

May 13

Senate

Signed by the President of the Senate.