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LA SB373
Bill
Status
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Heather Cloud
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AI Summary
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Any per diem rate increases for parish jails housing state inmates after January 1, 2026 require compliance with department-approved jail guidelines, safety and sanitation laws, and criteria addressing facility upgrades, code-compliant conditions, and technology infrastructure.
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Creates the "Transitional Workforce and Vocational Training Pilot Program" within the Department of Public Safety and Corrections to provide inmates in parish jails with training in high-demand skilled trades.
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Pilot program must be implemented by January 1, 2027, with the secretary selecting program locations and inmate participation numbers; funding contingent on appropriations.
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Department secretary must submit a report by January 1, 2029 to the Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget and relevant House and Senate committees recommending whether to continue, expand, or terminate the pilot program.
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Effective upon governor's signature or upon expiration of time for gubernatorial action.
Legislative Description
Provides relative to state inmates housed in a parish jail or institution and establishes criteria for additional per diem funding. (gov sig)
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Last Action
Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary B.
3/9/2026