Louisiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 143: SHERIFFS: Provides relative to the per diem rate paid by the Dept. of Public Safety and Corrections for the housing of state inmates in a parish jail or institution (EN +$17,311,950 GF EX See Note)

Enacted Last action May 29, 2026: Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 530.

Plain-language summary

HB 143 is a bill introduced in the Louisiana House on February 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: SHERIFFS: Provides relative to the per diem rate paid by the Dept. of Public Safety and Corrections for the housing of state inmates in a parish jail or institution (EN +$17,311,950 GF EX See Note). Primary sponsor: Tony Bacala (Republican). It lists 25 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 29, 2026): Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 530.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Tony Bacala (Republican). 25 co-sponsors.