SB58

Imposes a mandatory minimum sentence for aggravated flight from a law enforcement officer. (8/1/26) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

Complete·5/22/26

Louisiana SB58 imposes a mandatory minimum sentence for aggravated flight from a law enforcement officer.

Louisiana SB58 amends the state's laws to impose a mandatory minimum sentence for aggravated flight from a law enforcement officer. The bill increases the minimum imprisonment period from zero years to one year, without parole, probation, or suspension of sentence. It also mandates that fines collected from violations of this law be deposited into a special account and used for high-speed pursuit driver training or technology to minimize public risk. The changes take effect on August 1, 2026.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

80 Yea

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15 Nay

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10 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 10

1:00 PM

Senate Committee on Judiciary C

History

May 22

Senate

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 349.

May 22

Senate

Effective date 8/1/2026.

May 20

Senate

Sent to the Governor by the Secretary of the Senate.