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LA HB813

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mandie Landry

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Changes when the Orleans Parish sheriff takes office from the first Monday in May to the second Monday in January following election

  • The sheriff elected in 2029 will serve a shortened term, ending when their successor takes office on January 9, 2034

  • Maintains the four-year term length for all sheriffs elected after the 2029 transition period

  • Amends R.S. 13:5581(A) to align the sheriff's term start date with the January inauguration schedule

Legislative Description

Provides relative to the term of office for the Orleans Parish sheriff

ELECTED OFFICIALS

Last Action

Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on House and Governmental Affairs.

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

House and Governmental Affairs2/27/2026

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