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LA SB166

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/25/2026

Primary Sponsor

Alan Seabaugh

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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)

  • Removes "guilty of negligent homicide" as a responsive verdict option for second degree murder and manslaughter charges

  • Repeals Code of Criminal Procedure Art. 814(A)(7), eliminating the responsive verdict provisions entirely for negligent homicide offenses

  • Amends Code of Criminal Procedure Art. 814(A)(1), (3), and (5) governing responsive verdicts in Louisiana

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary C2/25/2026

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