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LA SB207
Bill
Status
2/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Blake Miguez
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AI Summary
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Eliminates statutes of limitations for prosecuting elected officials and public employees for specific offenses committed during their time in office or employment
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Covered offenses include abuse of office, malfeasance in office, public bribery, corrupt influencing, bribery of a candidate, and bribery of voters
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Applies only to crimes committed while the individual held elected office or was employed in a public position
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Creates new Code of Criminal Procedure Article 571.2, overriding standard time limitations in Article 572
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Effective August 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Removes time limitations on the prosecution of certain crimes committed by elected officials while in office or public employees during their period of public employment. (8/1/26) (OR SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
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