HB 769·LA·house
DOMESTIC ABUSE: Provides relative to the removal authority process with respect to domestic offenders
Signed into LawFiled Feb 27, 2026
Sponsor: Delisha Boyd (D)
Latest Action
Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 834.
Jun 8, 2026
Summary
The bill lets judges keep people charged with certain domestic‑violence crimes in custody for up to three days without bail, once a probable‑cause finding is made. Judges must consider risk factors such as stalking, strangulation, or threats before imposing the detention. The measure is intended to give victims additional safety while the case moves forward.
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