CRIMINAL/JUSTICE: Requests the Louisiana Dept. of Justice to receive input, feedback, and suggestions relative to the framework and efficiency of electronic monitoring laws and regulations
This resolution asks the Louisiana Department of Justice to review the state's current laws and rules regarding electronic monitoring devices, such as GPS ankle bracelets. The goal is to gather feedback from various groups, including law enforcement, probation officials, and industry representatives, to find gaps or inconsistencies in how these devices are regulated. During the review, the department will also compare Louisiana's approach with other states to suggest improvements for better oversight and clearer reporting standards. The department must submit a written report with its findings and recommendations to the House Committee on the Administration of Criminal Justice before the 2027 legislative session begins.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
May 2026
House Passage
May 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced May 13, 2026
Last action May 28, 2026
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HR278 Engrossed
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HR278 Enrolled
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May 27, 2026
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The primary change is the transition from the 'Engrossed' version to the 'Enrolled' version, which is the final, legally binding text signed by the Governor. While the content of the resolution remains substantively identical, the formatting was updated to remove internal legislative tracking numbers (like 'HLS 26RS-5162') and add official enrollment identifiers. No new policies, funding, or dates were introduced in this version.
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Removed internal legislative tracking headers and page numbers used during the drafting process.
Added official 'ENROLLED' status and Speaker of the House signature block, indicating the bill has passed its final legislative stage.
Floor votes · House May 26, 2026
How they voted
95–0
Passed · 10 other
Total votes 105
May 26, 2026
D
Democratic33
87% Yea
R
Republican72
91% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
2
Committee
2
May 26, 2026
Lower · Passed
Read by title, roll called, yeas 94, nays 0. The resolution was adopted.
lower
May 19, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably (11-0).
lower
May 18, 2026
Committee
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice.
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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