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HCR 13

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans on the occasion of its forty-fifth anniversary and recognizes March 2026 as Louisiana Crimestoppers Month

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Debbie Villio

Louisiana officially commends Crimestoppers GNO for 45 years of crime-prevention work and urges public participation during Louisiana Crimestoppers Month.

Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
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Bill Summary · HCR 13

Summary of HCR 13 (2026 Session, Louisiana)

Purpose and intent

  • Officially commend Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans (GNO) on its 45th anniversary.
  • Recognize March 2026 as Louisiana Crimestoppers Month.
  • Promote public awareness and participation in community crime-prevention efforts led by Crimestoppers GNO.

Key provisions and changes

  • The resolution publicly applauds Crimestoppers GNO for its contributions to public safety, community engagement, and support for law enforcement.
  • Acknowledges the organization’s history since its nonprofit charter in December 1981, including its methods (anonymous tips, media outreach, and cooperation with law enforcement at multiple levels).
  • Highlights Crimestoppers GNO’s impact metrics to date:
    • More than 100,000 tips generated
    • Approximately 27,000 felony arrests linked to Crimestoppers’ work
    • Over $2,785,650 in cash rewards paid to tipsters
  • Notes a recent collaboration (2025) with the Louisiana State Police and other agencies in the investigation of the May 16 inmate escape from the New Orleans Parish Justice Center, including the organization’s role in encouraging tips and offering rewards.

Who/what is affected

  • Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans is the central subject of recognition.
  • Local residents, businesses, schools, and media across the parishes listed (Orleans, Jefferson, St. Bernard, St. Charles, St. John the Baptist, St. James, St. Tammany, Plaquemines, and Washington) are acknowledged as participants and beneficiaries of Crimestoppers’ efforts.
  • The broader Louisiana public is encouraged to engage with and support Crimestoppers activities during Louisiana Crimestoppers Month.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Status: Passed both chambers in the 2026 Regular Session.
    • Senate action: Signed and transmitted (received from Senate without amendments on 2026-03-18; signed by President of the Senate on 2026-03-23).
    • House action: Read by title and concurred; enrolled and signed by Speaker (2026-03-17 to 03-23).
    • Process culminated with the Secretary of State notification (2026-03-25).
  • Nature of action: A concurrent resolution, meaning it expresses the sense or sentiment of both the Louisiana House of Representatives and Senate, and does not enact new law or create enforceable duties.

Impact

  • Official statewide acknowledgment of Crimestoppers GNO’s 45-year contributions to crime prevention, public safety, and community engagement.
  • Legislative encouragement for continued public participation in Crimestoppers programs and awareness initiatives during Louisiana Crimestoppers Month.
  • No fiscal impact or new regulatory requirements are attached to this resolution; it is a ceremonial recognition.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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