Louisiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 51: BAIL: (Constitutional Amendment) Restricts post-conviction bail for certain offenders (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)

Enacted Last action May 21, 2026: Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.

Plain-language summary

HB 51 is a bill introduced in the Louisiana House on January 30, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: BAIL: (Constitutional Amendment) Restricts post-conviction bail for certain offenders (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX). Primary sponsor: Debbie Villio (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 21, 2026): Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Debbie Villio (Republican).