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LA HB330
Bill
Status
2/24/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mike Bayham
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AI Summary
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Doubles the maximum fine for desecration of graves from $500 to $1,000, while maintaining the maximum six-month imprisonment penalty
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Increases the maximum fine for institutional vandalism causing less than $500 in damage from $500 to $1,000
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Raises fines for institutional vandalism causing $500 to $50,000 in damage to a range of $1,000 to $5,000 (previously capped at $1,000 with no minimum)
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Requires mandatory court-ordered restitution for damages in all desecration of graves convictions
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Adds mandatory restitution requirement specifically when institutional vandalism targets religious buildings or structures
Legislative Description
Provides relative to the desecration of graves and religious institutions
CRIMINAL/PENALTIES
Last Action
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice.
3/9/2026