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LA SB410

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/31/2026

Primary Sponsor

John Morris

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends R.S. 14:25 to create enhanced penalties specifically for accessories after the fact to sex offenses as defined in R.S. 15:541

  • Establishes mandatory minimum sentences for accessories to non-life sex offenses: imprisonment for not less than one-half of the minimum sentence and not more than one-half of the maximum sentence for a principal offender

  • Sets penalties for accessories to sex offenses punishable by life imprisonment at 10 to 50 years at hard labor, without benefit of parole, probation, or suspension of sentence

  • Retains existing general accessory penalties (up to $500 fine and/or up to 5 years imprisonment, capped at half the principal's maximum) for non-sex offense felonies

  • Effective August 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Provides enhanced penalties for accessories after the fact to sex offenses. (8/1/26) (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

CRIME/PUNISHMENT

Last Action

Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice.

4/1/2026

Committee Referrals

Administration of Criminal Justice4/1/2026

Full Bill Text

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