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LA HB1090
Bill
Status
3/31/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mike Bayham
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AI Summary
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Increases the maximum fine for simple arson of a religious building from $15,000 to $20,000
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Raises the minimum prison sentence from 2 years to 8 years and the maximum from 15 years to 30 years for the base offense
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Creates a new enhanced penalty when injury or death results: fine up to $20,000 and imprisonment of 12 to 30 years
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Maintains requirement that at least 2 years of any sentence be served without benefit of parole, probation, or suspension of sentence
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Amends R.S. 14:52.1(B) and adds new subsection (C) to Louisiana criminal statutes
Legislative Description
Provides relative to sentencing for arson of a religious building (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
CRIMINAL/PENALTIES
Last Action
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice.
4/1/2026