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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Morris | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 35 |
“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. 455.
- Effective date: See Act.
- 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.
- Called from the calendar.
- Read third time by title, roll called on final passage, yeas 59, nays 41. Finally passed, ordered to the Senate..
- Received from the House without amendments.
- Called from the calendar.
- Read by title, returned to the calendar.
- Notice given.
- Scheduled for floor debate on 05/19/2026.
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