Criminal Justice (Law Enforcement)

passed · Louisiana · House May 6, 2026

HB 1066: SUPPLEMENTAL PAY: Prohibits law enforcement officers employed by a public postsecondary education institution from receiving state supplemental pay (EG -$194,400 GF EX See Note)

This bill prohibits law enforcement officers working at public colleges and universities in Louisiana from receiving state supplemental pay. The change removes these higher education institutions from a list of agencies eligible for an additional $600 monthly payment that currently applies to police officers in New Orleans and Lake Charles. By amending the relevant state statute, the legislation ensures that only officers working for specific city police agencies and state departments can receive this extra compensation. The measure does not affect the base salaries of these officers or their employment conditions, only their eligibility for this specific state-funded supplement.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill cuts supplemental pay for law enforcement at public colleges, potentially weakening resources for campus safety and law enforcement operations.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Policing

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passed · Louisiana · House May 27, 2026

HB 1090: CRIMINAL/PENALTIES: Provides relative to sentencing for arson of a religious building (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

This bill increases penalties for committing arson against religious buildings in Louisiana. It directly affects individuals charged with setting fire to places of worship and law enforcement officials who prosecute such cases. The law establishes minimum prison sentences of two years without parole for simple arson, with a maximum of 30 years, and sets higher penalties of 12 to 30 years without parole if the fire causes injury or death. These provisions apply to anyone convicted of the crime under the amended state statutes.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill increases mandatory prison sentences for arson, expanding criminalization and reducing judicial discretion, which opposes criminal justice reform principles.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Law Enforcement Sentencing

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in committee · Louisiana · House Mar 9, 2026

HB 257: LOCAL OFFL/POLICE CHIEFS: Provides relative to the powers and duties of the police chief of the city of Central

HB 257 would allow the police chief of Central City to appoint, promote, discipline, and dismiss police personnel without needing approval from the mayor or city governing authority. This directly affects Central City's police department operations and personnel decisions. The bill amends existing law (R.S. 33:423) to grant the police chief sole authority over these personnel actions, streamlining internal management for the city's law enforcement. The bill is currently pending review in the Louisiana legislature.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill removes mayoral oversight for police personnel decisions, weakening external accountability mechanisms in law enforcement operations.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Policing

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in committee · Louisiana · House May 11, 2026

HB 341: LAW ENFORCEMENT: Provides for rights of law enforcement officers while under investigation

HB 341 establishes specific procedural rights for Louisiana law enforcement officers (including city police, campus police, and state-certified probation officers) during administrative investigations into misconduct. It requires employers to provide written notice of investigations and charges, mandates that all interrogations be recorded in full, and guarantees officers the right to have legal counsel present and to obtain copies of recordings. The bill also sets strict timelines, requiring investigations to conclude within 75 days (with limited extensions up to 60 days for good cause) and prohibits using statements from administrative investigations in criminal cases. These provisions directly affect officers facing disciplinary actions, ensuring transparency and due process during their investigations.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill strengthens procedural protections for officers during misconduct investigations, potentially hindering oversight and accountability efforts in law enforcement.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Policing Probation & Parole

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signed · Louisiana · House Jun 9, 2026

HB 784: SEX OFFENSE/REGISTRY: Provides relative to sex offender registration and notification requirements

HB 784 updates Louisiana's sex offender registration laws by expanding the definition of "sex offense" to include specific crimes like human trafficking (R.S. 14:46.2), certain deepfake violations (R.S. 14:73.13), and offenses against minors such as child pornography (R.S. 14:81.1) and molestation (R.S. 14:81.2). It requires individuals convicted of these offenses to register with law enforcement within three business days of establishing Louisiana residency. The bill also clarifies registration requirements for offenders convicted under other jurisdictions' laws and updates court notification forms. This affects anyone convicted of the specified offenses who must comply with Louisiana's registration system.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands sex offense definitions and tightens registration deadlines, increasing criminalization and restrictions on offenders.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Human Trafficking Law Enforcement

signed · Louisiana · Senate May 22, 2026

SB 58: CRIME/PUNISHMENT: Imposes a mandatory minimum sentence for aggravated flight from a law enforcement officer. (8/1/26) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

SB 58 imposes mandatory minimum sentences for "aggravated flight" from law enforcement officers in Louisiana. It requires a minimum one-year prison term (without parole or early release) for fleeing police, increasing to two years if the flight causes serious injury. The bill also mandates that fines from these offenses must fund police pursuit training or safety technology, not general agency budgets. Additionally, it requires insurance proceeds related to such crimes to follow existing legal handling rules. This bill directly affects individuals convicted of fleeing police and changes how related fines are used by law enforcement agencies.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates fines fund police training/safety tech (not general budgets), promoting fiscal responsibility through targeted revenue allocation for public safety programs.95% confidence ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeImposes mandatory minimum sentences (1-2 years) without parole for fleeing police, increasing penalties and aligning with tough-on-crime policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Law Enforcement Sentencing

signed · Louisiana · Senate May 15, 2026

SB 106: PUBLIC RECORDS: Provides that certain photographs, audio or video recordings, digital images regarding a crime scene or used in a criminal prosecution are not public records available for release or to be copied except by clerk of court or a court order. (8/1/26)

SB 106 makes certain crime scene photographs, videos (including body camera footage), audio recordings, and digital images confidential under Louisiana law. It directly affects law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, coroners, and other public bodies that collect or maintain such evidence used in criminal cases. The bill prohibits these materials from being released as public records, except when a court specifically orders disclosure. This change applies to all media depicting crime scenes, evidence, or victims' bodies that may be used in criminal proceedings, regardless of who created or holds the material. The law ensures these sensitive materials remain confidential without a judicial order.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeRestricts public access to crime scene evidence, weakening law enforcement oversight and transparency in criminal cases.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRestricts public access to digital crime scene evidence, enhancing data privacy protections for sensitive digital records.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Law Enforcement Policing Tags Government Transparency