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LA HB523

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Marcus Bryant

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes parole eligibility for individuals serving life sentences for second degree murder (R.S. 14:30.1) who were ages 17-24 at the time of the offense, have no other felony convictions, and have served at least 30 years.

  • Excludes from eligibility anyone convicted of first degree murder, any sex offense, or any crime involving a victim under age 13.

  • Cited as the "Hope For Redemption Act."

  • Adds new subsection R.S. 15:574.4(L) to Louisiana parole law.

Legislative Description

Provides relative to parole eligibility for certain individuals

PARDON/PAROLE

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 Justice2/26/2026

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