Louisiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 159: CRIMINAL/SENTENCING: Creates a pretrial incarceration alternative pilot program in Caddo Parish (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX See Note)

Enacted Last action June 9, 2026: Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 784.

Plain-language summary

HB 159 is a bill introduced in the Louisiana House on February 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: CRIMINAL/SENTENCING: Creates a pretrial incarceration alternative pilot program in Caddo Parish (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX See Note). Primary sponsor: Steven Jackson (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 9, 2026): Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 784.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Steven Jackson (Democratic).