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LA HB12

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Debbie Villio

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

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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