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HB 66

MUNICIPAL/ORDINANCES: Provides relative to administrative adjudication of certain ordinance violations in the city of Alexandria

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jason DeWitt

HB 66 creates an administrative adjudication system for Alexandria ordinance violations, allowing faster non-court resolution of certain municipal code breaches.

Effective date: 08/01/2026.
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Bill Summary · HB 66

Legislative bill overview

HB 66 establishes or modifies administrative adjudication procedures for ordinance violations in Alexandria, Louisiana. The bill creates a process for handling certain municipal code violations outside of traditional criminal court, likely establishing an administrative hearing system with specific procedures and enforcement mechanisms.

Why is this important

Administrative adjudication allows municipalities to address code violations more efficiently and quickly than criminal prosecution, reducing court backlogs while enabling faster resolution for residents and businesses. This approach is commonly used for parking violations, zoning infractions, and other non-criminal municipal violations, affecting how Alexandria enforces its local ordinances.

Potential points of contention

  • Due process concerns: Questions about defendants' rights to legal representation, appeal procedures, and evidence standards in administrative hearings versus traditional courts
  • Revenue implications: Potential for municipalities to generate revenue through fines without full criminal court protections, raising fairness concerns
  • Scope of violations: Clarity needed on which violations qualify for administrative adjudication versus criminal prosecution, and whether serious offenses are excluded

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

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