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LA HB986

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Timothy Kerner

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Individuals convicted of vehicular homicide must pay child support if the victim was a parent of a minor child
  • Child support payments are calculated according to the existing schedule in R.S. 9:315.19
  • Payment obligation is in addition to existing criminal penalties for vehicular homicide under R.S. 14:32.1
  • Creates new statute R.S. 9:315.48 to establish this requirement

Legislative Description

Requires child support payments by persons convicted of vehicular homicide

CHILDREN/SUPPORT

Last Action

Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Civil Law and Procedure.

3/24/2026

Committee Referrals

Civil Law and Procedure3/24/2026

Full Bill Text

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