Louisiana 26RS Session Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

HB974 — BAIL: Provides for the factors in fixing the amount of bail and modifications of bail

Last action — Withdrawn from the files of the House.

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  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 16, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Summary

BAIL: Provides for the factors in fixing the amount of bail and modifications of bail

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Discharged from the Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice.

  2. Withdrawn from the files of the House.

  3. Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice.

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

Sponsors

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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.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB974 do?
BAIL: Provides for the factors in fixing the amount of bail and modifications of bail
Who sponsors HB974?
HB974 is sponsored by Sr., Wilford Carter (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB974?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced March 16, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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