Louisiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 223: CRIME/PUNISHMENT: Creates the crime of failure to test for alcohol and controlled substances resulting in serious bodily injury or death. (8/1/26)

In committee Last action March 9, 2026: Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary C.

Plain-language summary

SB 223 is a bill introduced in the Louisiana Senate on February 26, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: CRIME/PUNISHMENT: Creates the crime of failure to test for alcohol and controlled substances resulting in serious bodily injury or death. (8/1/26). Primary sponsor: Jay Luneau (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 9, 2026): Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary C.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Jay Luneau (Democratic).