Criminal Justice (Law Enforcement)

signed · Louisiana · Senate May 22, 2026

SB 34: PUBLIC SFTY/CORRECT DEPT: Provides relative to alerts for missing persons. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

SB 34, "Bryan's Call," establishes clear rules for missing child alerts in Louisiana. It requires AMBER Alerts for children 17 or younger in immediate danger of serious harm or death, and Level II alerts for other missing children cases that don’t meet AMBER criteria. Local police must assess alert types, but state police make the final decision and provide required training for law enforcement on using these systems. The law also grants legal immunity to broadcasters, cable operators, and law enforcement for actions related to Level II alerts.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEstablishes standardized missing child alert protocols for law enforcement, improving response coordination and accountability within public safety systems.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Policing

signed · Louisiana · House Apr 30, 2026

HB 147: CRIME/RACKETEERING: Provides for the definition of the crime of racketeering (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

HB 147 amends Louisiana law to explicitly include mail theft (R.S. 14:67.6) and theft of mail receptacle keys/locks (R.S. 14:67.7) as specific crimes that qualify as "racketeering activity." This definition change directly affects Louisiana law enforcement, prosecutors, and courts handling criminal cases involving these mail-related offenses. The bill adds these two offenses to the existing list of crimes that can be prosecuted under racketeering statutes, without creating new penalties or requirements. The bill is procedural, solely updating the legal definition within Louisiana Revised Statutes.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExpands racketeering definition to include mail theft, strengthening prosecution tools for law enforcement under criminal justice statutes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

in committee · Louisiana · House May 7, 2026

HB 123: CRIMINAL/JUSTICE: Provides relative to electronic monitoring (OR +$10,356,586 GF EX See Note)

HB 123 regulates electronic monitoring for pretrial and post-conviction supervision in Louisiana. It requires service providers to register with the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement, submit monthly and annual reports to courts and prosecutors, and report violations within 30 minutes. The bill also mandates security protocols for protecting monitored individuals' personal data and imposes fines or registration bans for noncompliance. It directly affects electronic monitoring service providers, courts, law enforcement, and prosecutors, while safeguarding data privacy for individuals under monitoring. The bill repeals outdated provisions (R.S. 15:571.36(C)(5) and 835) to update oversight of this system.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRegulates electronic monitoring with oversight, data security, and timely violation reporting, enhancing accountability in supervision systems.92% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates security protocols for personal data in electronic monitoring, directly protecting privacy and enhancing cybersecurity standards.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Probation & Parole Data Privacy

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signed · Louisiana · Senate May 14, 2026

SB 96: MOTOR VEHICLES: Creates the "Fallen Heroes" prestige license plate. (8/1/26)

SB 96 creates a special "Fallen Heroes" license plate for Louisiana motor vehicles, requiring at least 1,000 applicants to activate the plate. It mandates an annual $25 fee (plus a $3.50 handling fee) for the plate, collected by the state motor vehicle department. The $25 fee is specifically directed to the Capital Area Law Enforcement Foundation to purchase bulletproof vests for Louisiana peace officers. This is a procedural bill focused on license plate design, fee collection, and fund allocation, with no other substantive policy changes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates $25 annual fee to fund bulletproof vests for peace officers, directly allocating new revenue to essential public safety program.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeDirectly funds bulletproof vests for law enforcement officers via license plate fees, supporting officer safety within criminal justice system.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

signed · Louisiana · House May 15, 2026

HB 125: SEX OFFENSE/REGISTRY: Provides relative to the supervised release of sex offenders (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

HB 125 amends Louisiana law to clarify and require courts to provide written notification to sex offenders about registration and notification rules at sentencing. It specifies registration periods (15 years, 25 years, or lifetime) and update frequencies (annually, every six months, or every 90 days) based on offense type, such as crimes against minors or aggravated offenses. The bill mandates that offenders provide detailed personal information - including addresses, employment, photos, DNA, and online identities - to law enforcement within three business days of moving, being released from custody, or changing residence. This applies directly to individuals convicted of sex offenses under Louisiana law, ensuring consistent implementation of registration requirements.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeClarifies and mandates detailed sex offender registration requirements, strengthening oversight and compliance in corrections.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Probation & Parole Sentencing

signed · Louisiana · Senate May 14, 2026

SB 87: CRIME/PUNISHMENT: Provides for consistent definition of "commercial sexual activity". (8/1/26)

SB 87 clarifies and standardizes the definition of "commercial sexual activity" across Louisiana's human trafficking and child trafficking laws. It defines this term as any sexual act performed when something of value (like money or goods) is exchanged, including the creation or sharing of child sexual abuse materials. This change directly affects law enforcement and prosecutors handling trafficking cases by creating a consistent legal standard for charging offenses under both R.S. 14:46.2 and 14:46.3. The bill ensures the same definition applies to both adult human trafficking and child trafficking for sexual purposes, removing potential ambiguity in prosecution.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeClarifies trafficking law definitions to standardize prosecutions, strengthening enforcement against commercial sexual activity under human trafficking statutes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Human Trafficking Law Enforcement

signed · Louisiana · House Jun 8, 2026

HB 511: HIGHWAYS/OFFICE: Authorizes the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Criminal Justice to establish a grant program for pursuit intervention technologies (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

HB 511 creates a grant program within Louisiana's Commission on Law Enforcement to fund pursuit intervention technologies for state, parish, and municipal police departments. The bill authorizes funding for specific safety tools like GPS tracking projectiles, vehicle-stopping nets, and remote tire deflation devices to safely end high-speed chases. Agencies must integrate these technologies into their use-of-force policies to qualify for grants, with priority given to those emphasizing reduced manual deployment risks. Funds may come from state, federal, or other sources aligned with Louisiana's Strategic Highway Safety Plan. The program aims to improve officer and public safety during vehicle pursuits by supporting technology adoption.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds pursuit intervention tech (GPS, nets, tire deflation) to safely end chases, requiring integration into use-of-force policies. Promotes officer/public safety and accountability in law enforcement operations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Policing

passed · Louisiana · House May 27, 2026

HB 378: CRIME: Provides relative to using a vehicle to obstruct first responders (EG SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)

HB 378 makes it a crime to intentionally block first responders or law enforcement officers using a motor vehicle during their duties. Drivers who hinder first responders (e.g., during emergencies) face fines up to $1,000 or up to six months in jail, while those obstructing officers during pursuits or arrests risk fines up to $1,000 or up to two years in jail. The law explicitly excludes legitimate safety barricades used in construction, maintenance, or by government authorities performing official duties. It directly affects drivers who use vehicles to block emergency or police operations, with penalties varying based on the officer's role and circumstances.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill penalizes obstruction of first responders, strengthening law enforcement effectiveness and public safety during emergencies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Law Enforcement Policing

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in committee · Louisiana · House Mar 9, 2026

HB 581: SUPPLEMENTAL PAY: (Constitutional Amendment) Provides for supplemental pay for probation and parole officers (OR +$6,264,000 GF EX See Note)

This constitutional amendment (HB 581) would allow Louisiana's legislature to provide supplemental pay to probation and parole officers employed by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections. It directly affects sworn, commissioned law enforcement officers working in those specific roles within the department. The amendment requires voter approval in the November 2026 election, and if approved, would take effect on July 1, 2027, enabling future legislative action to fund this supplemental pay. The change modifies the state constitution to explicitly permit such supplemental compensation beyond standard pay plans.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds probation/parole officers in corrections system, directly strengthening operational capacity for law enforcement personnel in criminal justice.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides supplemental pay for probation/parole officers, directly increasing compensation for specific workers in labor roles per bill summary.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Probation & Parole

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in committee · Louisiana · House Mar 9, 2026

HB 374: CRIMINAL/PROCEDURE: Provides relative to bail hearings and conditions for certain persons

HB 374 modifies Louisiana's bail procedures for defendants charged with specific offenses involving minor victims. It requires law enforcement to notify prosecutors within 24 hours of arresting someone for a felony sex offense or violent crime against a child under 18. The bill mandates special hearings within 5 days for repeat sex offenders and within 72 hours for new charges involving minor victims, and prohibits bail release until a Uniform Abuse Prevention Order is filed - unless the court finds it unnecessary. This directly affects defendants in these cases, prosecutors, and courts handling bail decisions.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeTightens bail procedures for sex offenders against minors, requiring faster hearings and restricting release to protect victims, aligning with victim safety and court oversight priorities.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Law Enforcement Violent Crime

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