Louisiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 517: JUVENILE PROCEDURE: Provides for the right to a jury trial for certain juvenile offenders

In committee Last action May 19, 2026: Involuntarily deferred in committee.

Plain-language summary

HB 517 is a bill introduced in the Louisiana House on February 26, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: JUVENILE PROCEDURE: Provides for the right to a jury trial for certain juvenile offenders. Primary sponsor: Wilford Carter (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 19, 2026): Involuntarily deferred in committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Wilford Carter (Democratic).