Creates reentry program for female parolees
Summary
Louisiana HB168 creates a transitional reentry program for female parolees. The bill passed the Louisiana House of Representatives on April 1, 2026, during the 2026 Regular Session. Sponsored by Representatives Barbara Freiberg, Emily Chenevert, and Alonzo Knox, the legislation was considered by the Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice.
What changed
Louisiana HB168 establishes a new transitional reentry program specifically designed for female parolees under the state's corrections system. The bill passed the House on April 1, 2026, and incorporates House Committee Amendments #1357 ACRJ Draft and #2877 ACRJ Proposed following Committee review. The fiscal note indicates General Fund impact.
The Louisiana Department of Corrections will be responsible for implementing the reentry program once enacted. Female parolees will be the primary beneficiaries of the program. Compliance teams should monitor for implementing regulations or administrative guidelines that may be issued to detail program eligibility, services, and operational requirements.
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ChangeBridge / Louisiana / HB168 Passed HB168 House Bill Passed 2026-02-18
Creates a transitional reentry program for female parolees (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
Bill Details
State Louisiana
Session 2026 Regular Session
Chamber House
Official Source www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26r...
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Sponsors
Barbara Freiberg (Rep - R) Emily Chenevert (Rep - R) Alonzo Knox (Rep - D)
Action History
2026-04-01 H Read by title, amended, ordered engrossed, passed to 3rd reading. 2026-03-31 H Reported with amendments (8-0). 2026-03-09 H Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice. 2026-02-20 H First appeared in the Interim Calendar on 2/20/2026. 2026-02-18 H Under the rules, provisionally referred to the Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice. 2026-02-18 H Prefiled.
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2026-02-18 H Administration of Criminal Justice
Amendments
0000-00-00 House Committee Amendment #1357 ACRJ Draft 0000-00-00 House Committee Amendment #2876 ACRJ Proposed
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0000-00-00 Introduced 0000-00-00 Engrossed
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