Louisiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 178: COURTS/COURT REPORTERS: Provides relative to discretionary transcription of certain criminal court proceedings

In committee Last action March 9, 2026: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Plain-language summary

HB 178 is a bill introduced in the Louisiana House on February 18, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: COURTS/COURT REPORTERS: Provides relative to discretionary transcription of certain criminal court proceedings. Primary sponsor: Nicky Muscarello (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 9, 2026): Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Nicky Muscarello (Republican).