Louisiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 974: BAIL: Provides for the factors in fixing the amount of bail and modifications of bail
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 974 is a bill introduced in the Louisiana House on March 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: BAIL: Provides for the factors in fixing the amount of bail and modifications of bail. Primary sponsor: Wilford Carter (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 31, 2026): Discharged from the Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilford Carter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Discharged from the Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice.
- Withdrawn from the files of the House.
- Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice.
- Read by title. Lies over under the rules.