Louisiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Louisiana HB399: CRIMINAL/PROCEDURE: Provides relative to temporary release of inmates for limited purposes (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
Status: Chaptered, June 23, 2026
What the bill says
An act To amend and reenact R.S. 15:833.2(A), relative to temporary release of an inmate for limited purposes; to provide for the number of days in which death is expected for purposes of authorizing temporary release; and to provide for related matters.
From the introduced text:
AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S. 15:833.2(A), relative to temporary release of an inmate for limited purposes; to provide for the number of days in which death is expected for purposes of authorizing temporary release; and to provide for related matters. Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana: Section 1. R.S. 15:833.2(A) is hereby amended and reenacted to read as follows: §833.2. Temporary release of inmate for limited purposes A. Notwithstanding any other provisions of law to the contrary, the secretary may authorize the temporary release of any inmate, except an inmate sentenced to death, for palliative or medical care when an inmate is diagnosed with a terminal illness, and death is expected within sixty one hundred twenty days or when an inmate is to be confined to an acute care hospital or nursing home with a condition that totally prevents mobility, including but not limited to prolonged coma or mechanical ventilation. * * * Page 1 of CODING: Words in struck through type are deletions from existing law; words underscored are additions. HLS 26RS-1215 ORIGINAL HB NO. DIGEST The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. …
Sponsors
- Zeringue, Jerome (R, 52) · primary sponsor
- Chassion, Tehmi (D, 44)
Latest actions
- : Effective date: 08/01/2026.
- : Becomes Act No. 945 without the Governor's signature.
- : 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.
- : Read by title, passed by a vote of 26 yeas and 7 nays, and ordered returned to the House. Motion to reconsider tabled.
- : Called from the Calendar.
- : Read by title and returned to the Calendar, subject to call.
- : Rules suspended.
Votes
- Senate Vote on HB 399, FINAL PASSAGE (#1520) (May 28, 2026): 26 yea, 7 nay, passed
- House Vote on HB 399, FINAL PASSAGE (#510) (April 14, 2026): 83 yea, 12 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HB399?
- HB399 is a bill in the Louisiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): CRIMINAL/PROCEDURE: Provides relative to temporary release of inmates for limited purposes (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX).
- What does HB399 do?
- In its own words: An act To amend and reenact R.S. 15:833.2(A), relative to temporary release of an inmate for limited purposes; to provide for the number of days in which death is expected for purposes of authorizing temporary release; and to provide for related matters.
- What is the status of HB399?
- Chaptered as of June 23, 2026. Latest action: Effective date: 08/01/2026. (June 23, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB399?
- Zeringue, Jerome (R, 52), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HB399?
- On the Louisiana Legislature website: https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=HB399
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