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LA SB166
Bill
Status
2/25/2026
Primary Sponsor
Alan Seabaugh
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AI Summary
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Adds "attempted" versions of offenses as responsive verdicts for first degree murder (attempted first degree murder, attempted second degree murder, attempted manslaughter), second degree murder (attempted second degree murder, attempted manslaughter), and manslaughter (attempted manslaughter)
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Removes "guilty of negligent homicide" as a responsive verdict option for second degree murder and manslaughter charges
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Repeals Code of Criminal Procedure Art. 814(A)(7), eliminating the responsive verdict provisions entirely for negligent homicide offenses
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Amends Code of Criminal Procedure Art. 814(A)(1), (3), and (5) governing responsive verdicts in Louisiana
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Effective August 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Provides for responsive verdicts for specific crimes. (8/1/26)
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary C.
3/9/2026