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LA HB191
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/18/2026
Primary Sponsor
Debbie Villio
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AI Summary
- Prohibits defendants from receiving overlapping jail credit when consecutive sentences are imposed for multiple counts or charges
- Credit for time spent in actual custody prior to sentencing can only be applied to one of the consecutive sentences, not multiple sentences simultaneously
- Applies regardless of whether the sentence is later corrected under C.Cr.P. Article 881.5
- Declares any overlapping jail credit awarded in violation of these provisions null, void, and of no effect
- Amends Code of Criminal Procedure Article 880 by adding new subsections (F) and (G)
Legislative Description
Provides relative to credit for prior custody
CRIMINAL/SENTENCING
Last Action
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice.
3/9/2026
Committee Referrals
Administration of Criminal Justice2/18/2026
Full Bill Text
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