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LA HB322
Bill
Status
2/24/2026
Primary Sponsor
Michael Melerine
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AI Summary
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Victims, spouses or next of kin of deceased victims, and legal guardians of victims may request copies of testimony from executive sessions before the Board of Pardons and committee on parole without being charged any fees or costs
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Amends R.S. 15:574.12.1 to add fee prohibition protections for crime victims and their families seeking parole hearing records
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Clarifies that the Department of Public Safety and Corrections and law enforcement may still share information as authorized or required by state or federal law
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Effective upon signature by the governor or upon expiration of the time for bills to become law without signature
Legislative Description
Prohibits the assessment of any fees or costs against certain individuals who request a copy of testimony presented in executive session before the Board of Pardons and committee on parole
PARDON/PAROLE
Last Action
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice.
3/9/2026