SB207

Provides 10-year time limitation on prosecution of certain crimes committed by elected officials and public employees. (8/1/26) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)

Complete·5/22/26

Louisiana SB207 removes time limitations on prosecuting certain crimes by elected officials and public employees.

Louisiana SB207 removes time limitations on prosecuting specific crimes committed by elected officials and public employees. These crimes include abuse of office, bribery of a candidate, bribery of voters, corrupt influencing, malfeasance in office, and public bribery. The bill ensures that these offenses can be prosecuted regardless of the time elapsed since they were committed, effective August 1, 2026.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

74 Yea

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25 Nay

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6 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 17

9:00 AM

Senate Committee on Judiciary C

History

May 22

Senate

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 364.

May 22

Senate

Effective date 8/1/2026.

May 20

Senate

Sent to the Governor by the Secretary of the Senate.