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LA SB321
Bill
Status
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Caleb Kleinpeter
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AI Summary
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Parishes implementing electronic bonds must also allow in-person methods of posting bail bonds
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Electronic bond providers must incorporate a geo fence not exceeding 10 miles from the jail facility in any direction
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Electronic bail providers must implement FACE Recognition Liveness technology
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Changes language from permissive ("may") to mandatory ("shall") for bail bond producer applications and sheriff approvals for electronic bond authority
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Effective August 1, 2026; amends Code of Criminal Procedure Art. 328(C)
Legislative Description
Provides relative to electronic bonds. (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