HB 969·LA·house
CRIMINAL/VICTIMS: Provides relative to compensation for victims of criminal offenses (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD EX)
Signed into LawFiled Mar 16, 2026
Sponsor: Jeff Wiley (R)
Latest Action
Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 684.
Jun 2, 2026
Summary
HB 969 amends the state’s victim‑compensation law, fixing wording errors and clarifying who may receive payments. It broadens the definition of eligible claimants to include victims, service providers and certain third parties, and directs the board to provide informational posters in hospitals. The changes aim to make the compensation system more accurate and accessible.
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