SB425

Provides for removal by suit of certain elected officials. (8/1/26) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

Complete·5/29/26

Louisiana SB425 amends removal procedures for public officials convicted of felonies or malfeasance.

Louisiana SB425 amends the state's removal procedures for public officials convicted of felonies or malfeasance. The bill allows for the removal of public officials convicted of a felony or found guilty of malfeasance or gross misconduct while in office. It specifies that the removal action must be prosecuted by the president of the Senate, a designated member, the speaker of the House of Representatives, or a designated member. The bill also allows for the appointment of a special prosecutor to enforce the provisions.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

26 Yea

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9 Nay

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4 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 15

9:00 AM

Senate Committee on Senate and Governmental Affairs

History

May 29

Senate

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 510.

May 29

Senate

Effective date 8/1/2026.

May 25

House

Signed by the Speaker of the House.