Criminal Justice (Law Enforcement)

signed · Louisiana · House Jun 8, 2026

HB 590: TRAFFIC/VIOLATIONS: Provides with respect to training law enforcement officers regarding certain traffic stops

HB 590 creates two new programs to improve communication during traffic stops for drivers with specific conditions. The Green Envelope Program provides specially designed green envelopes (for drivers with mental health conditions or their guardians) and the Blue Envelope Program provides blue envelopes (for drivers with autism spectrum disorder or their guardians). Each envelope includes exterior communication guidelines for law enforcement and can hold essential documents like licenses, registrations, and medical information, with no medical documentation required to request either envelope. The programs aim to help officers interact more effectively during stops, directly affecting drivers with these conditions and their families.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill creates communication programs for traffic stops involving vulnerable drivers, enhancing officer training to reduce conflicts and protect civil rights during law enforcement interactions.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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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in committee · Louisiana · House Mar 9, 2026

HB 86: DOMESTIC ABUSE: Creates a statewide registry for individuals convicted of multiple domestic abuse offenses

HB 86 creates a statewide registry for individuals convicted of two or more domestic abuse offenses in Louisiana, directly affecting repeat offenders convicted under specific laws (such as battery, aggravated assault, stalking, or violating protective orders). The bill requires these individuals to register with local law enforcement upon release or as a probation/parole condition, providing detailed personal information including addresses, employment, vehicles, and physical descriptions. Offenders must pay a $250 annual fee ($100 of which funds domestic abuse programs), and failure to register or provide false information is punishable by fines up to $1,000 or up to one year in jail. The registry, maintained by the state bureau, will be publicly accessible to enhance community safety awareness.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRegistry for repeat domestic abuse offenders enhances monitoring to reduce recidivism, aligning with criminal justice reform goals of public safety and offender management.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Domestic Violence Law Enforcement

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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 92: CRIMINAL RECORDS: Requires district attorneys to submit sexual assault collection kits to the statewide tracking system. (8/1/26)

SB 92 requires Louisiana district attorney offices to submit information about sexual assault collection kits to a statewide tracking system by July 1, 2024. This mandate applies to all relevant entities, including law enforcement and healthcare providers handling these kits, to ensure consistent tracking of evidence. The law also requires the state police to report on implementation progress, including phased rollout plans, to legislative committees and the governor by January 1, 2024. The system aims to improve transparency and coordination in handling sexual assault cases, with the bill taking effect August 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires tracking of sexual assault evidence to improve prosecution efficiency and victim justice, aligning with criminal justice reform goals.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Policing Violent Crime

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 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