Louisiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 479: CRIMINAL/JUSTICE: Creates the Fiscal Truth in Sentencing Act (OR INCREASE GF 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 479 is a bill introduced in the Louisiana House on February 26, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: CRIMINAL/JUSTICE: Creates the Fiscal Truth in Sentencing Act (OR INCREASE GF EX See Note). Primary sponsor: Alonzo Knox (Democratic). 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: Alonzo Knox (Democratic).