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HB 132

CRIME/BATTERY: Provides relative to battery (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Brian Glorioso

Louisiana bill modifies criminal penalties for battery against police officers; currently in committee review with unspecified fiscal implications.

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 125.
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Bill Summary · HB 132

Legislative bill overview

HB 132 modifies Louisiana's criminal statutes regarding battery of a police officer, though the specific provisions are not detailed in the available information. The bill was introduced by Representative Brian Glorioso and is currently under review by the Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice. A fiscal note reference suggests potential budget implications.

Why is this important

Changes to battery statutes affecting law enforcement can significantly impact criminal penalties, prosecution standards, and police-community relations. Such legislation affects both officer safety protections and defendants' rights, making it relevant to criminal justice policy broadly.

Potential points of contention

  • Whether the bill increases penalties for assaulting officers and how that compares to penalties for other assault cases
  • Whether it expands the definition of "battery" against police in ways that could capture minor physical contact or resistance
  • The fiscal implications referenced in the note—whether enforcement costs or incarceration impacts were considered in the bill's design

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

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