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LA HB511

Bill

Status

Engrossed

4/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Brian Glorioso

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the "Law Enforcement Pursuit Safety and Technology Grant Program" within the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Criminal Justice to fund state, parish, and municipal law enforcement agencies

  • Grants may be used for training and equipment to safely terminate high-speed vehicle pursuits, including GPS tracking projectiles, vehicle-stopping nets/tethering systems (such as the Grappler), and remote-controlled tire deflation devices

  • Authorizes the commission to receive funding from multiple federal sources including the Highway Safety Improvement Program (23 U.S.C. 148), Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program, NHTSA, Homeland Security Grant Program, and COPS Technology and Equipment Program

  • Prioritizes grant applications from agencies that have integrated pursuit technologies into their use-of-force and pursuit policies with emphasis on reducing manual deployment risks for officers

  • Designated as the "Sergeant Grant Candies Officer Safety Act"

Legislative Description

Authorizes the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Criminal Justice to establish a grant program for pursuit intervention technologies (EG +$361,586 SD EX See Note)

HIGHWAYS/OFFICE

Last Action

Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works.

4/22/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation, Highways & Public Works4/22/2026
Transportation, Highways and Public Works3/25/2026
Judiciary2/26/2026

Full Bill Text

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