SB321

Provides relative to electronic bonds. (gov sig)

Complete·5/29/26

Louisiana SB321 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to regulate electronic bonds, including implementing FACE Recognition Liveness and requiring.

Louisiana SB321 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to regulate electronic bonds. It mandates that any parish implementing electronic bonds must also allow in-person bonds. The bill requires electronic bond providers to incorporate a geo fence within ten miles of the jail facility and implement FACE Recognition Liveness. Effective August 1, 2026.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

94 Yea

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0 Nay

11 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 31

9:30 AM

Senate Committee on Judiciary C

Mar 24

10:00 AM

Senate Committee on Judiciary C

History

May 29

Senate

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 489.

May 29

Senate

Effective date 5/29/2026.

May 25

House

Signed by the Speaker of the House.