From the Newsroom of Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry
BATON ROUGE, La. (Mar. 5, 2024) – Today, Governor Jeff Landry signed eleven bills that were sent to his desk by the Legislature during the Special Session on crime. This special session has been Governor Landry’s top priority since day one. The bills signed today are listed below.
Senate Bill 9: Preserving Prosecutions for Rape
House Bill 3: Expanding Access to Drug Courts
House Bill 6: Justice for Victims
House Bill 9: Probation and Parole Violations
House Bill 10: Truth in Sentencing
House Bill 11: Offender Rehabilitation
Senate Bill 1: Constitutional Carry
Senate Bill 2: Concealed Carry Permit Immunity
Senate Bill 7: DUI Penalties
House Bill 4: Post Conviction Reform
Senate Bill 5: Pardon and Parole Reform
“Today, we made good on our promise to deliver sweeping reforms to our criminal justice system. Reforms that put the interests of victims before the interests of criminals. Reforms that uplift and support our police officers. Reforms that deliver true justice to the victims of crime. Reforms that make our streets and communities safer for all. I am proud of the work we have accomplished, and I am thankful to the victims of crime, the legislature, and all those involved in this special session. This is just the beginning of our work for a safer Louisiana,” said Governor Jeff Landry.
