HB 102·LA·house
CRIME: Creates the crime of second degree cruelty to the elderly and persons with infirmities (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)
Signed into LawFiled Feb 9, 2026
Sponsor: Jeff Wiley (R)
Latest Action
Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 120.
May 15, 2026
Summary
The bill makes it a criminal offense to commit cruelty against elderly people or those with infirmities, establishing a second-degree charge that carries imprisonment. It applies to anyone who harms these vulnerable adults, aiming to strengthen protections and deter abuse. The measure has been signed into law as Act No. 120.
AI-generated summary — may be incomplete or inaccurate. Verify against the official bill text.
Topics
Track this bill
Get real-time alerts when HB 102 changes status, plus AI-powered summaries and stage predictions.
Sign up free