HB 813·LA·house
ELECTED OFFICIALS: Provides relative to the term of office for the Orleans Parish sheriff (EN NO IMPACT LF EX See Note)
Signed into LawFiled Feb 27, 2026
Sponsor: Mandie Landry (D)
Latest Action
Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 317.
May 22, 2026
Summary
The law amends the Orleans Parish sheriff statute to establish a four‑year term that begins on the first Monday in May after the election. It creates a unique transition for the sheriff elected in 2029, who will serve until Jan. 9, 2034, after which future sheriffs will start on the second Monday in January following their election.
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