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LA HB330

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/24/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mike Bayham

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Doubles the maximum fine for desecration of graves from $500 to $1,000, while maintaining the maximum six-month imprisonment penalty

  • Increases the maximum fine for institutional vandalism causing less than $500 in damage from $500 to $1,000

  • 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)

  • Requires mandatory court-ordered restitution for damages in all desecration of graves convictions

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Administration of Criminal Justice2/24/2026

Full Bill Text

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