Bill

HB 251

CRIMINAL/PROCEDURE: Provides with respect to criminal resentencing

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Beryl Amedée and 10 co-sponsors

HB 251 creates a clear framework for criminal resentencing, detailing who may petition, what evidence is allowed, standards for review, and how penalties may change.

Effective date: 08/01/2026.

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Versions

HB251 Engrossed www.legis.la.gov

HB251 Enrolled www.legis.la.gov

HB251 Act 538 www.legis.la.gov

House Committee Amendment, #5122, ACRJ, Proposed www.legis.la.gov

House Committee Amendment, #4954, ACRJ, Draft www.legis.la.gov

HB251 Original www.legis.la.gov

House Committee Amendment, #5122, ACRJ, Adopted www.legis.la.gov

House Floor Amendment, #5358, Villio, Proposed www.legis.la.gov

House Floor Amendment, #5579, Landry, Mandie, Adopted www.legis.la.gov

House Floor Amendment, #5358, Villio, Withdrawn www.legis.la.gov

HB251 Reengrossed www.legis.la.gov

Bill text & amendments

Digest of HB251 Engrossed Digest of HB251 Reengrossed Digest of HB251 Original

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