Louisiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 279: CRIMINAL/PROCEDURE: Provides relative to trial of misdemeanors

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 279 is a bill introduced in the Louisiana House on February 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: CRIMINAL/PROCEDURE: Provides relative to trial of misdemeanors. Primary sponsor: Peter Egan (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: Peter Egan (Republican).