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LA HB12
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/16/2026
Primary Sponsor
Debbie Villio
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AI Summary
- Extends $250,000 survivor benefits to surviving spouses and children of reserve or auxiliary law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty
- Currently, these benefits only apply to commissioned law enforcement officers certified by the Council on Peace Officers Standards and Training
- Benefits apply when the officer was traveling to/from a public safety emergency or responding to a law enforcement assistance request regarding public health, safety, or welfare
- Benefits also apply when the officer was traveling between their residence and authorized work area in an agency-provided law enforcement vehicle
- Amends R.S. 40:1665.2(F) to add reserve and auxiliary officers to existing survivor benefit provisions
Legislative Description
Extends surviving spouse benefits for a reserve officer killed in the line of duty (OR +$250,000 GF EX See Note)
LAW ENFORCE/OFFICERS
Last Action
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
3/9/2026
Committee Referrals
Appropriations1/16/2026
Full Bill Text
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