HB 159·LA·house
CRIMINAL/SENTENCING: Creates a pretrial incarceration alternative pilot program in Caddo Parish (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX See Note)
Signed into LawFiled Feb 13, 2026
Sponsor: Steven Jackson (D)
Latest Action
Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 784.
Jun 9, 2026
Summary
The bill establishes a pilot program in Caddo Parish that provides alternatives to holding people in jail before trial. It applies to individuals who would otherwise be detained pretrial, aiming to reduce jail populations and improve outcomes. The measure has been signed into law as Act No. 784.
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