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LA HB35

Bill

Status

Passed

6/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

Troy Romero

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Requires that 2 years of any sentence imposed must be served without the benefit of parole, probation, or suspension of sentence

  • Adds a new element requiring that the driver's vehicle was "directly involved in the accident" for the enhanced penalties to apply

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary C5/7/2025
Administration of Criminal Justice3/6/2025

Full Bill Text

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