Louisiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Louisiana HB1090: CRIMINAL/PENALTIES: Provides relative to sentencing for arson of a religious building (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
Status: Passed one chamber, May 26, 2026
What the bill says
An act To amend and reenact R.S. 14:52.1(B) and to enact R.S. 14:52.1(C), relative to simple arson of a religious building; to increase penalties for violations; to provide penalties in cases involving injury or death; and to provide for related matters.
From the introduced text:
AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S. 14:52.1(B) and to enact R.S. 14:52.1(C), relative to simple arson of a religious building; to increase penalties for violations; to provide penalties in cases involving injury or death; and to provide for related matters. Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana: Section 1. R.S. 14:52.1(B) is hereby amended and reenacted and R.S. 14:52.1(C) is hereby enacted to read as follows: §52.1. Simple arson of a religious building * * * B. Whoever commits the crime of simple arson of a religious building shall be fined not more than fifteen twenty thousand dollars and imprisoned at hard labor for not less than two eight nor more than fifteen thirty years. At least two years of the sentence of imprisonment shall be imposed without benefit of parole, probation, or suspension of sentence. C. When injury or death occurs due to a violation of this Section, the offender shall be fined not more than twenty thousand dollars and imprisoned at hard labor for not less than twelve nor more than thirty years. At least two years of the sentence of imprisonment shall be imposed without benefit of parole, probation, or suspension of sentence. Page 1 of CODING: Words in struck through type are deletions from existing law; words underscored are additions. HLS 26RS-2733 ORIGINAL HB …
Sponsors
- Bayham Jr., Michael (R, 103) · primary sponsor
- Amedée, Beryl (R, 51)
- Billings, Beth (R, 56)
- Braud, Jacob (R, 105)
- Butler, Rhonda (R, 38)
- Carrier, Dewith (R, 32)
- Chenevert, Emily (R, 66)
- Deshotel, Daryl (R, 28)
- Dickerson, Kellee (R, 64)
- Domangue, Jessica (R, 53)
- Edmonston, Kathy (R, 88)
- Egan Sr., Peter (R, 74)
Latest actions
- : Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary C.
- : Received in the Senate. Rules suspended. Read first time by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.
- : Read third time by title, roll called on final passage, yeas 76, nays 22. Finally passed, title adopted, ordered to the Senate.
- : Scheduled for floor debate on 05/26/2026.
- : Read by title, ordered engrossed, passed to 3rd reading.
- : Reported favorably (10-0).
- : Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice.
- : Read by title. Lies over under the rules.
Votes
- House Vote on HB 1090, FINAL PASSAGE (#1495) (May 26, 2026): 76 yea, 22 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HB1090?
- HB1090 is a bill in the Louisiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): CRIMINAL/PENALTIES: Provides relative to sentencing for arson of a religious building (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX).
- What does HB1090 do?
- In its own words: An act To amend and reenact R.S. 14:52.1(B) and to enact R.S. 14:52.1(C), relative to simple arson of a religious building; to increase penalties for violations; to provide penalties in cases involving injury or death; and to provide for related matters.
- What is the status of HB1090?
- Passed one chamber as of May 26, 2026. Latest action: Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary C. (May 27, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1090?
- Bayham Jr., Michael (R, 103), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB1090?
- On the Louisiana Legislature website: https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=HB1090
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