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LA HB158
Bill
Status
2/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Dodie Horton
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AI Summary
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Increases the maximum jail sentence for technical probation violations from 90 days to 180 days for defendants convicted of non-violent, non-sex offenses
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Applies only to defendants on probation who commit technical violations (such as missed appointments or failed drug tests), not new criminal offenses
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Excludes defendants convicted of crimes of violence as defined in R.S. 14:2(B) or sex offenses as defined by R.S. 15:541
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Sentences imposed under this provision are served without diminution (no early release credits)
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Amends Code of Criminal Procedure Article 900(A)(6)(b)
Legislative Description
Provides relative to technical violations of probation (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
PROBATION
Last Action
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice.
3/9/2026