Louisiana 2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

HR 71 — COMMENDATIONS: Commends Bridget A. Dinvaut for her outstanding career in criminal justice

Last action — Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.

Track this bill free

No card. One bill, free forever — alerts when it moves.

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced March 26, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Signed by Governor Jeff Landry (Republican) on March 31, 2026.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Not enough signal yet

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

Not enough signal yet to read this bill's trajectory — we surface a likelihood only once there's real movement (stage, sponsorship, committee, or votes) to point to.

Prognosis reads this bill's own signals — stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes and cross-state momentum. Odds come from a model trained on which bills have become law.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

86 added · 98 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment adds specific language to commend Bridget A. Dinvaut for her remarkable career in criminal justice, highlighting her dedication to serving the citizens of Louisiana. It includes details about her educational background and various roles, such as her work as a bounty hunter, undercover narcotics officer, and federal law enforcement officer before pursuing a legal career. This matters because it not only honors her contributions but also showcases the extensive experience she has brought to the field, emphasizing the importance of recognizing individuals who have made significant impacts in their communities.

→
Previous
Latest
HLS 26RS-2368 ORIGINAL Regular Session HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.
ENROLLED Regular Session HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.
71 BY REPRESENTATIVE TAYLOR COMMENDATIONS:
71 BY REPRESENTATIVE TAYLOR A RESOLUTION To commend Bridget A.
Commends Bridget A.
Dinvaut for her outstanding career in criminal justice A RESOLUTION To commend Bridget A.
and Page 1 of 4 HLS 26RS-2368 ORIGINAL HR NO.
and WHEREAS, Ms.
71 WHEREAS, Ms.
as a senior associate with the firm, she represented numerous public and private clients in state and federal courts;
as a senior Page 1 of 3 HR NO.
71 ENROLLED associate with the firm, she represented numerous public and private clients in state and federal courts;
and WHEREAS,DistrictAttorneyDinvautestablisheddiversionprogramstoassistfirst- time and low-risk offenders,andshespearheadeda campaign to educatethe public on elder abuse crimes;
and WHEREAS,DistrictAttorneyDinvautestablisheddiversionprogramstoassistfirst- time and low-risk offenders,and she spearheadeda campaignto educatethe public on elder abuse crimes;
and Page 2 of 4 HLS 26RS-2368 ORIGINAL HR NO.
and WHEREAS, District Attorney Dinvaut's office began the Restorative Justice Electronic Classroom program in January 2020;
71 WHEREAS, District Attorney Dinvaut's office began the Restorative Justice Electronic Classroom program in January 2020;
and WHEREAS,inMarch2020,DistrictAttorneyDinvautestablishedapartnershipwith the Youth Empowerment Project to facilitate a juvenile diversion program in St.
and Page 2 of 3 HR NO.
71 ENROLLED WHEREAS,inMarch2020,DistrictAttorneyDinvautestablishedapartnershipwith the Youth Empowerment Project to facilitate a juvenile diversion program in St.
Page 3 of 4 HLS 26RS-2368 ORIGINAL HR NO.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Page 3 of 3
71 DIGEST ThedigestprintedbelowwaspreparedbyHouseLegislative Services.
It constitutes nopart of the legislative instrument.
The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent.
[R.S.
1:13(B) and 24:177(E)] HR 71 Original 2026 Regular Session Taylor Commends Bridget A.
Dinvaut for her outstanding career in criminal justice.
Page 4 of 4
⬇ Download PDF
View plain text versions (2)

Action History

  1. Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.

  2. Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.

  3. Read by title, adopted.

  4. Read by title. Lies over under the rules.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

Export CSV (upgrade) →

1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (146)

146 members have not signed on to this bill.

Show all 146 →

"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

Whip count is in markup. Polling the chamber and every recorded vote this session. Only the first open is slow. It’s instant for you after this. Calling the roll · Tallying · Engrossing

Subjects

public-safety
Cross-referencing the record. Reading this bill against every other bill in the corpus by meaning, not keywords. Only the first open is slow. It’s instant for you after this. Matching · Ranking · Engrossing

Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HR 71?
HR 71 is sponsored by Sylvia Elaine Taylor (Democrat).
What is the current status of HR 71?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced March 26, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HR 71?
Track HR 71 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.

Make your voice heard on HR 71

Find the representatives who decide this bill and tell them where you stand — for yourself, or mobilize your whole list in one click with One Click Politics advocacy software.

Find my representatives → Run a campaign

Stay ahead of HR 71

Last checked for changes 3 months ago · updated continuously

One Click Politics tracks every bill in Congress and all 50 states.

Track this bill →