Louisiana 26RS Session Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

SB481 — CRIMINAL PROCEDURE: Provides relative to motions for a new trial. (8/1/26)

Last action — Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary C.

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced March 31, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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Summary

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE: Provides relative to motions for a new trial. (8/1/26)

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Rules suspended. Introduced in the Senate. Read by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.

  2. Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary C.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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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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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB481 do?
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE: Provides relative to motions for a new trial. (8/1/26)
Who sponsors SB481?
SB481 is sponsored by John C. "Jay" Morris (Republican).
What is the current status of SB481?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced March 31, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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