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LA HB58

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/30/2026

Primary Sponsor

Debbie Villio

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits bail after conviction for defendants convicted of any aggravated offense (as defined in R.S. 15:541) committed against a minor victim

  • Maintains existing prohibition on post-conviction bail for capital offenses

  • Retains existing bail provisions for other offenses: bail shall be allowed for sentences of 5 years or less; bail may be allowed for sentences exceeding 5 years unless the court finds danger to the community or flight risk

  • Creates a rebuttable presumption against bail for crimes punishable by 25+ years that are both sex offenses and crimes of violence

  • Amends Code of Criminal Procedure Article 312(E) through (H) and adds new Article 312(I)

Legislative Description

Restricts post-conviction bail for certain offenders

BAIL

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 Justice1/30/2026

Full Bill Text

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