Louisiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 986: CHILDREN/SUPPORT: Requires child support payments by persons convicted of vehicular homicide

Passed one chamber Last action May 18, 2026: Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary A.

Plain-language summary

HB 986 is a bill introduced in the Louisiana House on March 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: CHILDREN/SUPPORT: Requires child support payments by persons convicted of vehicular homicide. Primary sponsor: Tim Kerner (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 18, 2026): Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary A.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Tim Kerner (Republican).