Bill

HB 546

LAW ENFORCE/OFFICERS: Provides relative to the ability of peace officers to take a person into protective custody

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Tehmi Chassion and 4 co-sponsors

Louisiana bill HB 546 expands police authority to place people in protective custody without arrest, affecting vulnerable populations during mental health crises or danger situations.

Effective date: 08/01/2026.

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Versions

HB546 Enrolled www.legis.la.gov

HB546 Act 556 www.legis.la.gov

House Committee Amendment, #2334, H&W, Adopted www.legis.la.gov

House Committee Amendment, #2109, H&W, Draft www.legis.la.gov

HB546 Original www.legis.la.gov

HB546 Engrossed www.legis.la.gov

Bill text & amendments

Digest of HB546 Engrossed Digest of HB546 Original

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