StateLouisiana

HB 399: CRIMINAL/PROCEDURE: Provides relative to temporary release of inmates for limited purposes (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

Jerome ZeringueTo Governor

HB 399 status: To Governor — Becomes Act No. 945 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 55/100

Bill summary

Official

CRIMINAL/PROCEDURE: Provides relative to temporary release of inmates for limited purposes (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX). Currently in House.

Key analysis

Constitutionality80%
Bipartisan60%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct environmental effect identified.

Risks

  • No direct environmental effect identified.

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Potential minor administrative cost adjustments.

Risks

  • Possible fiscal impact on the General Fund noted in title.

Society

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • May improve administrative flexibility for inmate temporary release.
  • Could facilitate targeted rehabilitative or medical needs.

Risks

  • Concerns regarding public safety and oversight of release protocols.
  • Limited transparency on the criteria for temporary release.
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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. 945 without the Governor's signature.

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Enacted

Upcoming
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