Louisiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 257: LOCAL OFFL/POLICE CHIEFS: Provides relative to the powers and duties of the police chief of the city of Central
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 257 is a bill introduced in the Louisiana House on February 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: LOCAL OFFL/POLICE CHIEFS: Provides relative to the powers and duties of the police chief of the city of Central. Primary sponsor: Lauren Ventrella (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 9, 2026): Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Municipal, Parochial and Cultural Affairs.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauren Ventrella | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 65 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Municipal, Parochial and Cultural Affairs.
- First appeared in the Interim Calendar on 2/27/2026.
- Prefiled.
- Under the rules, provisionally referred to the Committee on Municipal, Parochial and Cultural Affairs.