Louisiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Louisiana HB168: CORRECTIONS: Creates a transitional reentry program for female parolees (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
Status: Signed into law, May 22, 2026
What the bill says
An act To enact R.S. 15:574.23, relative to parole; to establish the transitional reentry program for female parolees; to provide for administration of the program; to provide for eligibility criteria; and to provide for related matters.
From the introduced text:
AN ACT To enact R.S. 15:574.23, relative to parole; to establish the transitional reentry program for female parolees; to provide for administration of the program; to provide for eligibility criteria; and to provide for related matters. Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana: Section 1. R.S. 15:574.23 is hereby enacted to read as follows: §574.23. Transitional reentry program for female parolees; establishment A. For the purposes of this Section, "transitional reentry program" means a structured reentry preparatory program administered by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections for female parolees that is designed to facilitate their safe and successful reintegration into the community. B. A female offender shall be eligible for consideration of placement in the transitional reentry program if she meets all of the following conditions: (1) Notwithstanding the provisions of R.S. 15:574.4, she is currently eligible for parole consideration and has met all of the following criteria: (a) She has served at least five years of imprisonment in actual custody. (b) The instant conviction or any prior conviction is not a sex offense as defined in R.S. 15:541. (c) She is within six months of her projected release date based on diminution of sentence pursuant to R.S. 15:571.3. Page 1 of CODING: Words in struck through type are deletions from existing law; words underscored are additions. HLS …
Sponsors
- Freiberg, Barbara (R, 70) · primary sponsor
- Adams, Roy (D, 62)
- Bayham Jr., Michael (R, 103)
- Berault, Stephanie (R, 76)
- Billings, Beth (R, 56)
- Boyd, Delisha (D, 102)
- Brass, Ken (D, 58)
- Bryant, Marcus (D, 96)
- Butler, Rhonda (R, 38)
- Carpenter, Barbara (D, 63)
- Carrier, Dewith (R, 32)
- Carver, Kim (R, 89)
Latest actions
- : Effective date: 08/01/2026.
- : Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 290.
- : Sent to the Governor for executive approval.
- : Signed by the President of the Senate.
- : Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.
- : Received from the Senate without amendments.
- : Rules suspended. Read by title, passed by a vote of 32 yeas and 0 nays, and ordered returned to the House. Motion to reconsider tabled.
- : Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments. Read by title and passed to third reading and final passage.
- : Read by title and referred to the Legislative Bureau.
- : Rules suspended. Reported favorably.
Votes
- Senate Vote on HB 168, FINAL PASSAGE (#875) (May 13, 2026): 32 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House Vote on HB 168, FINAL PASSAGE (#351) (April 8, 2026): 95 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HB168?
- HB168 is a bill in the Louisiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): CORRECTIONS: Creates a transitional reentry program for female parolees (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX).
- What does HB168 do?
- In its own words: An act To enact R.S. 15:574.23, relative to parole; to establish the transitional reentry program for female parolees; to provide for administration of the program; to provide for eligibility criteria; and to provide for related matters.
- What is the status of HB168?
- Signed into law as of May 22, 2026. Latest action: Effective date: 08/01/2026. (May 22, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB168?
- Freiberg, Barbara (R, 70), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB168?
- On the Louisiana Legislature website: https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=HB168
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