HB978

Changes the municipality threshold relative to the mandatory assessment and remittance of special costs to the district indigent defender fund

Complete·6/23/26

Louisiana HB978 exempts the town of Addis from mandatory special costs remittance to the district indigent defender fund.

Louisiana HB978 amends the law to exclude the town of Addis from the requirement to remit special costs to the district indigent defender fund. Previously, courts in municipalities, except for certain small towns and cities, were required to remit these costs for violations, excluding parking violations. The bill specifically removes Addis from this requirement, affecting how indigent defense costs are managed in that town.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

35 Yea

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0 Nay

4 Absent

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Calendar

May 14

12:00 AM

Senate Committee on Judiciary B

May 14

1:30 PM

Senate Committee on Judiciary B

History

Jun 23

House

Becomes Act No. 930 without the Governor's signature.

Jun 23

House

Effective date: 08/01/2026.

May 28

House

Sent to the Governor for executive approval.