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LA HB115
Bill
Status
2/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Dennis Bamburg
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the Edgefield village board of aldermen, upon the mayor's recommendation, to abolish the office of chief of police
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Abolition cannot take effect until the current police chief's term ends or a vacancy occurs, unless the position is held by a temporarily appointed officer
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Allows the village to also abolish its municipal police department under existing law (R.S. 33:362(C))
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Permits the mayor and board of aldermen to contract with or enter cooperative endeavor agreements with any law enforcement entity or officer within Red River Parish for police services
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Adds R.S. 33:381(C)(38) as a specific exception to the Lawrason Act requirement that municipalities have an elected chief of police
Legislative Description
Provides for the abolition of the office of police chief and the police department in the village of Edgefield
POLICE/MUNICIPAL
Last Action
Read by title. Lies over under the rules.
3/16/2026