Louisiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1005: INDIGENT DEFENSE: Provides relative to the office of the state public defender (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

Enacted Last action June 8, 2026: Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 862.

Plain-language summary

HB 1005 is a bill introduced in the Louisiana House on March 24, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: INDIGENT DEFENSE: Provides relative to the office of the state public defender (EN NO IMPACT See Note). Primary sponsor: Nicky Muscarello (Republican). Most recent recorded action (June 8, 2026): Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 862.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Nicky Muscarello (Republican).