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LA HB35
Bill
Status
6/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Troy Romero
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AI Summary
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Amends Louisiana's hit-and-run driving law (R.S. 14:100) to establish a mandatory minimum sentence of 2 years imprisonment when death or serious bodily injury results from the accident
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Requires that 2 years of any sentence imposed must be served without the benefit of parole, probation, or suspension of sentence
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Adds a new element requiring that the driver's vehicle was "directly involved in the accident" for the enhanced penalties to apply
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Maximum penalties remain unchanged: fine up to $5,000 and/or imprisonment with or without hard labor for up to 10 years
Legislative Description
Provides for a minimum mandatory sentence for certain hit and run driving offenses (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
CRIME
Last Action
Effective date: 08/01/2025.
6/8/2025