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LA HB270

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Terry Landry Jr.

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Exempts qualified incarcerated voters from the requirement to vote in person the first time after registering by mail
  • Applies to persons incarcerated in institutions inside or outside the parish where they are qualified to vote
  • Requires the incarcerated voter to request absentee voting by mail pursuant to R.S. 18:1303(G)
  • Existing law already allows incarcerated individuals who are not serving sentences for felony convictions to vote absentee by mail after sheriff certification

Legislative Description

Provides for absentee voting by mail by qualified incarcerated voters

VOTERS/VOTING

Last Action

Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on House and Governmental Affairs.

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

House and Governmental Affairs2/23/2026

Full Bill Text

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