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LA HB322

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/24/2026

Primary Sponsor

Michael Melerine

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Amends R.S. 15:574.12.1 to add fee prohibition protections for crime victims and their families seeking parole hearing records

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Administration of Criminal Justice2/24/2026

Full Bill Text

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