StateLouisiana

HB 153: COURTS/CRIMINAL: Provides with respect to the collection of criminal court fines and fees

Mandie LandryTo Governor

HB 153 status: To Governor — Becomes Act No. 934 without the Governor's signature (updated Jun 23, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score50/100 civic fit
RiskHigh risk
ImpactModerate impact 60/100

Bill summary

Official

COURTS/CRIMINAL: Provides with respect to the collection of criminal court fines and fees. Currently in House.

Key analysis

Constitutionality70%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct environmental impact identified

Risks

  • No direct environmental impact identified

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Potential for more efficient collection of court-mandated revenue

Risks

  • May increase financial burden on defendants with limited economic means

Society

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Potential reform to criminal justice fiscal structures

Risks

  • Risk of regressive impact on low-income populations if collection practices are punitive
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

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Where it stands

Introduced

Complete

Committee

Complete

Floor

Complete
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Governor

Current

Becomes Act No. 934 without the Governor's signature.

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Enacted

Upcoming
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