Louisiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 81: CRIMINAL PROCEDURE: Provides relative to waiver of a trial by jury in a noncapital felony case. (See Act)

Enacted Last action May 29, 2026: Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 455.

Plain-language summary

SB 81 is a bill introduced in the Louisiana Senate on February 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: CRIMINAL PROCEDURE: Provides relative to waiver of a trial by jury in a noncapital felony case. (See Act). Primary sponsor: Jay Morris (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 29, 2026): Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 455.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Jay Morris (Republican).