Louisiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 276: BAIL: Authorizes a court to conduct a contradictory bail hearing prior to setting bail for a person in custody who is charged with certain sexually based offenses against a child under the age of eighteen

Passed one chamber Last action May 7, 2026: Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary C.

Plain-language summary

HB 276 is a bill introduced in the Louisiana House on February 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: BAIL: Authorizes a court to conduct a contradictory bail hearing prior to setting bail for a person in custody who is charged with certain sexually based offenses against a child under the age of eighteen. Primary sponsor: Barbara Carpenter (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 7, 2026): Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary C.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Barbara Carpenter (Democratic).