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LA HB270
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/23/2026
Primary Sponsor
Terry Landry Jr.
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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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