Louisiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 59: INDIGENT DEFENSE: Provides relative to the funding of the office of the district public defender in the 19th Judicial District Court (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)

Enacted Last action June 2, 2026: Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 611.

Plain-language summary

HB 59 is a bill introduced in the Louisiana House on January 30, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: INDIGENT DEFENSE: Provides relative to the funding of the office of the district public defender in the 19th Judicial District Court (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX). Primary sponsor: Denise Marcelle (Democratic). It lists 20 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 2, 2026): Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 611.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Denise Marcelle (Democratic). 20 co-sponsors.