Louisiana HB54: PAROLE: Provides relative to alternative conditions for violations of parole (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

What the bill says

An act To amend and reenact R.S. 15:574.7(C)(2)(b) and to enact R.S. 15:574.7(C)(2)(c), relative to parole violations; to provide for the placement of parolees in certain programs as an alternative to revocation of parole; and to provide for related matters.

From the introduced text:

AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S. 15:574.7(C)(2)(b) and to enact R.S. 15:574.7(C)(2)(c), relative to parole violations; to provide for the placement of parolees in certain programs as an alternative to revocation of parole; and to provide for related matters. Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana: Section 1. R.S. 15:574.7(C)(2)(b) is hereby amended and reenacted and R.S. 15:574.7(C)(2)(c) is hereby enacted to read as follows: §574.7. Custody and supervision of parolees; modification or suspension of supervision; violation of conditions of parole; sanctions; alternative conditions; administrative sanctions * * * C.(1) * * * (2) Upon receiving a summary of the prerevocation proceeding, the committee may order the following: * * * (b) As an alternative to revocation, that the parolee, as a condition of parole, be committed to a community rehabilitation center or a substance abuse treatment program operated by, or under contract with, the department, for a period of time not to exceed six months, without benefit of good time, provided that such commitment Page 1 of CODING: Words in struck through type are deletions from existing law; words underscored are additions. HLS 26RS-417 ORIGINAL HB NO. does not extend the period of parole beyond the full parole term. Upon written request of the department that the offender be removed for violations of the rules or regulations …

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Sponsors

• Fontenot, Bryan (R, 55) · primary sponsor
• Chassion, Tehmi (D, 44)

Latest actions

1. June 2, 2026: Effective date: 08/01/2026.
2. June 2, 2026: Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 610.
3. June 1, 2026: Sent to the Governor for executive approval.
4. May 28, 2026: Signed by the President of the Senate.
5. May 28, 2026: Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.
6. May 27, 2026: Read by title, roll called, yeas 94, nays 0, Senate amendments concurred in.
7. May 26, 2026: Scheduled for concurrence on 05/27/2026.
8. May 25, 2026: Received from the Senate with amendments.
9. May 21, 2026: Rules suspended. Senate floor amendments read and adopted. Read by title, passed by a vote of 36 yeas and 0 nays, and ordered returned to the House. Motion to reconsider tabled.
10. May 21, 2026: Reconsidered the vote by which House Bill No. 54 passed.

Votes

• House Vote on HB 54, CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS (#1587) (May 27, 2026): 94 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate Vote on HB 54, FINAL PASSAGE (#1130) (May 21, 2026): 36 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Vote on HB 54, FINAL PASSAGE (#344) (April 8, 2026): 89 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB54?

HB54 is a bill in the Louisiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): PAROLE: Provides relative to alternative conditions for violations of parole (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX).

What does HB54 do?

In its own words: An act To amend and reenact R.S. 15:574.7(C)(2)(b) and to enact R.S. 15:574.7(C)(2)(c), relative to parole violations; to provide for the placement of parolees in certain programs as an alternative to revocation of parole; and to provide for related matters.

What is the status of HB54?

Signed into law as of June 2, 2026. Latest action: Effective date: 08/01/2026. (June 2, 2026).

Who sponsored HB54?

Fontenot, Bryan (R, 55), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for HB54?

On the Louisiana Legislature website: https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=HB54