Louisiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 219: CRIMINAL/PROCEDURE: Provides relative to post-conviction relief or parole when a verdict is rendered by a non-unanimous jury (OR INCREASE LF EX See Note)

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 219 is a bill introduced in the Louisiana House on February 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: CRIMINAL/PROCEDURE: Provides relative to post-conviction relief or parole when a verdict is rendered by a non-unanimous jury (OR INCREASE LF EX See Note). Primary sponsor: Chuck Owen (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: Chuck Owen (Republican).