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LA HB336
Bill
Status
2/24/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mike Johnson
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AI Summary
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Petitioners must submit unexhausted claims to state district court within 30 days of receiving a federal court stay, when the claim was raised in federal habeas corpus proceedings but not previously in state court
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Applications must demonstrate good cause for failing to raise the claim earlier, that the claim has merit, and that the petitioner has not engaged in dilatory litigation tactics
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Failure to satisfy any procedural requirement results in mandatory dismissal of the application
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State district courts must expedite consideration and resolution of unexhausted claims
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Louisiana Supreme Court must give priority consideration and expedite review if any party invokes its supervisory jurisdiction over unexhausted claim rulings
Legislative Description
Provides relative to post-conviction relief
CRIMINAL/PROCEDURE
Last Action
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice.
3/9/2026