Louisiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Louisiana HR273: CORRECTIONS: Creates a task force to study the work release programs administered by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections
Status: Passed both chambers, June 1, 2026
What the bill says
A resolution To create the Task Force on Work Release Programs to study the current administration, efficacy, and statutory framework of work release programs administered by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections and to provide for a written report of its findings and recommendations to the Louisiana House of Representatives.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION To create the Task Force on Work Release Programs to study the current administration, efficacy, and statutory framework of work release programs administered by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections and to provide for a written report of its findings and recommendations to the Louisiana House of Representatives. WHEREAS, the House of Representatives of the Legislature of Louisiana recognizes that the transition from incarceration to the community is a critical phase in reducing recidivism and ensuring public safety; and WHEREAS, Title 15 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950 provides the legal framework for the rehabilitation of offenders, including specific provisions for work release programs; and WHEREAS, R.S. 15:711 authorizes the establishment of work release programs for certain inmates in parish prisons or jails, while R.S. 15:1111 governs the work release program for inmates in state correctional facilities; and WHEREAS, multiple legislative instruments have been proposed during the 2026 Regular Session to repeal defunct or underutilized programs within the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, indicating a legislative intent to modernize and streamline the state's work release programming; and WHEREAS, evidence-based research suggests that well-administered work release programs are beneficial to the offender by providing professional skills, fostering personal accountability, and allowing for the accumulation of savings prior to release; and Page 1 of HLS 26RS-5426 ORIGINAL …
Sponsors
- Henry, Chance (R, 42) · primary sponsor
- Knox, Alonzo (D, 93)
Latest actions
- : Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
- : Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.
- : Read by title, amended, roll called, yeas 77, nays 1. The resolution was adopted.
- : Scheduled for floor debate on 06/01/2026.
- : Read by title, passed to 3rd reading.
- : Discharged from the Committee on House and Governmental Affairs.
- : Read by title, ordered engrossed, recommitted to the Committee on House and Governmental Affairs.
- : Reported favorably (11-0). To be recommitted to the Committee on House and Governmental Affairs.
- : 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 HR 273, FINAL CONSIDERATION (#1902) (June 1, 2026): 77 yea, 1 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HR273?
- HR273 is a bill in the Louisiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): CORRECTIONS: Creates a task force to study the work release programs administered by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections.
- What does HR273 do?
- In its own words: A resolution To create the Task Force on Work Release Programs to study the current administration, efficacy, and statutory framework of work release programs administered by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections and to provide for a written report of its findings and recommendations to the Louisiana House of Representatives.
- What is the status of HR273?
- Passed both chambers as of June 1, 2026. Latest action: Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House. (June 3, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR273?
- Henry, Chance (R, 42), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HR273?
- On the Louisiana Legislature website: https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=HR273
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