Louisiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Louisiana SB125: CRIMINAL PROCEDURE: Increases the compensation cap for the wrongful conviction compensation law. (8/1/26) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)
Status: Vetoed, June 2, 2026
What the bill says
An act To amend and reenact R.S. 15:572.8(H)(2) and (Q), relative to reprieve and pardons of convicted persons; to provide for compensation for wrongful conviction and imprisonment; to provide for deadline to file for supplemental compensation; and to provide for related matters.
From the introduced text:
AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S. 15:572.8(H)(2) and (Q), relative to reprieve and pardons of convicted persons; to provide for compensation for wrongful conviction and imprisonment; to provide for deadline to file for supplemental compensation; and to provide for related matters. Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana: Section 1. R.S. 15:572.8(H)(2) and (Q) are hereby amended and reenacted to read as follows: §572.8. Compensation for wrongful conviction and imprisonment; petition process; compensation; proof; assignment of powers and duties * * * H.(1) * * * (2)(a) Compensation for the physical harm and injury suffered by the petitioner shall be calculated at a rate of twenty-five thousand dollars per year incarcerated, not to exceed a maximum total amount of two hundred fifty thousand dollars, to be paid at a rate of twenty-five thousand dollars annually. (b) After July 1, 2022, through July 31, 2026, compensation for the physical Page 1 of Coding: Words which are struck through are deletions from existing law; words in boldface type and underscored are additions. SLS 26RS-418 ORIGINAL SB NO. harm and injury suffered by the petitioner shall be calculated at a rate of forty thousand dollars per year incarcerated, not to exceed a maximum total amount of four hundred thousand dollars, to be paid at a rate of forty thousand dollars annually. …
Sponsors
- Boudreaux, Gerald (D, 24) · primary sponsor
- Abraham, Mark (R, 25)
- Barrow, Regina (D, 15)
- Barthelemy II, Sidney (D, 3)
- Carter, Gary (D, 7)
- Duplessis, Royce (D, 5)
- Harris, Jimmy (D, 4)
- Jackson-Andrews, Katrina (D, 34)
- Jenkins, Sam (D, 39)
- Luneau, Jay (D, 29)
- Mizell, Beth (R, 12)
- Price, Edward (D, 2)
Latest actions
- : Vetoed by the Governor.
- : Signed by the Speaker of the House.
- : Sent to the Governor by the Secretary of the Senate.
- : Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate.
- : Amendments proposed by the House read and concurred in by a vote of 32 yeas and 0 nays.
- : Received from the House with amendments.
- : Read third time by title, roll called on final passage, yeas 98, nays 0. Finally passed, ordered to the Senate.
- : Called from the calendar.
- : Scheduled for floor debate on 05/19/2026.
- : Notice given.
Votes
- Senate Vote on SB 125, CONCUR (#1051) (May 20, 2026): 32 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House Vote on SB 125, FINAL PASSAGE (#1406) (May 19, 2026): 98 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House Vote on SB 125, AMENDMENT # 5215 BY MELERINE, MOTION TO ADOPT (#1405) (May 19, 2026): 12 yea, 81 nay, failed
- Senate Vote on SB 125, FINAL PASSAGE (#347) (April 15, 2026): 36 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Senate Vote on SB 125, CO-AUTHORS (#348) (April 15, 2026): 9 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is SB125?
- SB125 is a bill in the Louisiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): CRIMINAL PROCEDURE: Increases the compensation cap for the wrongful conviction compensation law. (8/1/26) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note).
- What does SB125 do?
- In its own words: An act To amend and reenact R.S. 15:572.8(H)(2) and (Q), relative to reprieve and pardons of convicted persons; to provide for compensation for wrongful conviction and imprisonment; to provide for deadline to file for supplemental compensation; and to provide for related matters.
- What is the status of SB125?
- Vetoed as of June 2, 2026. Latest action: Vetoed by the Governor. (June 2, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB125?
- Boudreaux, Gerald (D, 24), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SB125?
- On the Louisiana Legislature website: https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=SB125
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