Louisiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 156: CRIME/PUNISHMENT: Increases the maximum period of imprisonment for negligent homicide. (8/1/26) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 156 is a bill introduced in the Louisiana Senate on February 25, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: CRIME/PUNISHMENT: Increases the maximum period of imprisonment for negligent homicide. (8/1/26) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX). Primary sponsor: Caleb Kleinpeter (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 29, 2026): Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 466.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Kleinpeter | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 466.
- Effective date 8/1/2026.
- Signed by the Speaker of the House.
- Sent to the Governor by the Secretary of the Senate.
- Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate.
- Amendments proposed by the House read and concurred in by a vote of 33 yeas and 1 nays.
- Read third time by title, amended, roll called on final passage, yeas 72, nays 21. Finally passed, ordered to the Senate.
- Received from the House with amendments.
- Scheduled for floor debate on 05/13/2026.
- Read by title, passed to 3rd reading.
- Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments.
- Reported favorably (10-0). Referred to the Legislative Bureau.
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