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SR 187

LAW ENFORCEMENT: Requests the LCLE to report to the Senate Committee on Judiciary B on the progress of the implementation of Act 426 of the 2025 Regular Session.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Gary Carter

LCLE must report by Sept 1, 2026 on progress implementing Act 426, including actions taken, challenges, tasks remaining, and recommended changes.

Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 6/2/2026.
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Bill Summary · SR 187

Overview

  • Type: Senate Resolution (SR 187)
  • Jurisdiction: Louisiana
  • Session: 2026 Regular Session
  • Sponsor: Senator Gary Carter (co-sponsor)
  • Purpose: Urges and requests the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Criminal Justice (LCLE) to report to the Senate Committee on Judiciary B about the progress of implementing Act 426 of the 2025 Regular Session.
  • Report deadline: No later than September 1, 2026

Main Purpose and Intent

  • To provide legislative oversight of the implementation of Act 426 (2025) by requiring a formal progress report from LCLE to the Senate Committee on Judiciary B.
  • The goal is to monitor how Act 426 is being carried out, identify any challenges, and ensure alignment with public safety, accountability, and consistent standards across law enforcement agencies.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • The resolution directs LCLE to prepare and submit a report to the Senate Judiciary B Committee.
  • The report must cover:
    1. Summary of actions taken to implement Act 426 to date.
    2. Identification of challenges or barriers encountered during implementation.
    3. A timeline of remaining tasks needed to achieve full compliance.
    4. Recommendations for legislative or administrative changes to support successful implementation.
  • The resolution sets a firm submission deadline: no later than September 1, 2026.
  • It requests transmission of the report to the chairman of the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Criminal Justice (LCLE).

Affected Entities

  • Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement (LCLE)
  • Louisiana Senate Committee on Judiciary B
  • Administrative and law enforcement stakeholders involved in Act 426 implementation (as addressed by LCLE in the report)

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

  • Initiation: The resolution is introduced and moves through standard Senate procedures (suspension of rules noted in action history).
  • Reporting timeline: LCLE must prepare and submit the report by September 1, 2026.
  • Next steps for legislators: The Judiciary B Committee will review the LCLE report to assess progress, identify barriers, and consider any recommended legislative or administrative actions.

Contextual Notes

  • Act 426 (2025 Regular Session) requires the P.O.S.T. Council to adopt a policy regarding mandatory reporting when a peace officer uses force, under certain circumstances. The resolution emphasizes ongoing oversight to ensure effective implementation of those mandated reporting provisions and related standards.
  • The resolution underscores goals of public safety, accountability, and consistent standards across law enforcement agencies as common legislative objectives.

If you’d like, I can add a brief section interpreting how Act 426’s mandatory reporting policy might impact departments, training, data collection, or interagency cooperation based on typical law enforcement reforms.

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

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