Louisiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 186: CRIME/THEFT: Creates the crime of theft of funds from the Louisiana Giving All True Opportunity to Rise (LA GATOR) Scholarship Program (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

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

Plain-language summary

HB 186 is a bill introduced in the Louisiana House on February 18, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: CRIME/THEFT: Creates the crime of theft of funds from the Louisiana Giving All True Opportunity to Rise (LA GATOR) Scholarship Program (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF EX). Primary sponsor: Michael Melerine (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 9, 2026): Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Michael Melerine (Republican).