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HB 511

HIGHWAYS/OFFICE: Authorizes the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Criminal Justice to establish a grant program for pursuit intervention technologies (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Brian Glorioso

Louisiana authorizes a grant program to help law enforcement agencies purchase pursuit intervention technologies to safely end vehicle chases, allocating $361,586 in funding.

Effective date: 08/01/2026.
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Bill Summary · HB 511

Legislative bill overview

HB 511 authorizes the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Criminal Justice to establish a grant program funding pursuit intervention technologies. The bill allocates $361,586 in special discretionary expenses to support this initiative. Pursuit intervention technologies typically include systems designed to safely disable or control vehicles during high-speed police chases.

Why is this important

High-speed police pursuits pose significant public safety risks to officers, suspects, and bystanders. Technologies that can safely end pursuits—such as tire deflation systems, GPS tracking, or engine immobilization—can reduce dangerous chase incidents and associated injuries or fatalities. This grant program could help law enforcement agencies across Louisiana adopt such technologies if funding becomes available.

Potential points of contention

  • Technology effectiveness and costs: Questions about which specific technologies qualify, their actual effectiveness, maintenance requirements, and whether $361,586 adequately serves statewide law enforcement needs across diverse agencies
  • Liability and safety concerns: Potential risks that pursuit intervention technologies could malfunction, harm innocent parties, or create unintended consequences during emergency situations
  • Equitable access: Smaller rural departments may lack capacity to apply for or implement grants, creating disparities in technology adoption across Louisiana jurisdictions

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

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