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LA HB336

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/24/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mike Johnson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • Failure to satisfy any procedural requirement results in mandatory dismissal of the application

  • State district courts must expedite consideration and resolution of unexhausted claims

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Administration of Criminal Justice2/24/2026

Full Bill Text

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