Louisiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 97: CRIMINAL PROCEDURE: Constitutional amendment to require the prosecutor's consent for a defendant to waive his right to a trial by jury. (2/3 - CA13s1(A))
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 97 is a bill introduced in the Louisiana Senate on February 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: CRIMINAL PROCEDURE: Constitutional amendment to require the prosecutor's consent for a defendant to waive his right to a trial by jury. (2/3 - CA13s1(A)). Primary sponsor: Jay Morris (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 26, 2026): Called from the calendar.
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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
- Called from the calendar.
- Read by title, returned to the calendar.
- Called from the calendar.
- Read by title, returned to the calendar.
- Notice given.
- Scheduled for floor debate on 05/26/2026.
- Called from the calendar.
- Read by title, returned to the calendar.
- Notice given.
- Scheduled for floor debate on 05/20/2026.
- Scheduled for floor debate on 05/18/2026.
- Read by title, returned to the calendar.
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