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LA HB58
Bill
Status
1/30/2026
Primary Sponsor
Debbie Villio
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AI Summary
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Prohibits bail after conviction for defendants convicted of any aggravated offense (as defined in R.S. 15:541) committed against a minor victim
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Maintains existing prohibition on post-conviction bail for capital offenses
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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
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Creates a rebuttable presumption against bail for crimes punishable by 25+ years that are both sex offenses and crimes of violence
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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
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Last Action
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice.
3/9/2026