HB806

Provides relative to hit-and-run driving offenses (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

Complete·5/11/26

Louisiana HB806 mandates consideration of specific factors when setting bail for hit-and-run driving offenses and requires the Department of Public.

Louisiana HB806 amends the state's hit-and-run driving laws by requiring courts to consider specific factors when setting bail for drivers accused of hit-and-run offenses. The bill mandates the use of factors outlined in the Code of Criminal Procedure Article 316, prohibiting the use of a fixed bail schedule. Additionally, the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, in collaboration with the Louisiana State Police, must develop a rapid response network to promptly notify law enforcement officers of hit-and-run incidents, including details such as whether injuries were reported and the.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

36 Yea

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0 Nay

3 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 14

10:00 AM

Senate Committee on Judiciary C

Mar 25

10:00 AM

House Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice

History

May 11

House

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 86.

May 11

House

Effective date: 08/01/2026.

May 5

House

Sent to the Governor for executive approval.