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HB 333 Original 2026 Regular Session Jordan

Abstract: Provide relative to housing of inmates committed to the custody of the Dept. of Public Safety and Corrections (DPS&C).

Present law provides for the commitment of an individual who is subject to confinement in a state adult penal or correctional institution to the DPS&C.

Proposed law retains present law.

Proposed law prohibits the DPS&C from housing an inmate more than 30 miles outside either of the following locations:

(1) The parish where the criminal offense occurred or where the inmate was convicted.

(2) The parish where the residence or domicile of the inmate is located.

(Amends R.S. 15:824(A); Adds R.S. 15:824(E))

Legislative History

Feb 24, 2026House

Prefiled.

Feb 24, 2026House

Under the rules, provisionally referred to the Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice.

Provides relative to the housing of inmates committed to the custody of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections