Prohibits the assessment of any fees or costs against certain individuals who request a copy of testimony presented in executive session before the Board of Pardons and committee on parole

HB 322 Original 2026 Regular Session Melerine

Abstract: Prohibits the assessment of any fees or costs against certain individuals who request a copy of testimony presented in executive session before the Board of Pardons and committee on parole.

Present law provides relative to the confidentiality, authorized release, violations, and exceptions pertaining to testimony presented in executive session before the Board of Pardons and committee on parole.

Proposed law retains present law.

Proposed law prohibits the assessment of any fees or costs against a victim, spouse or next of kin of a deceased victim, or legal guardian of a victim who requests a copy of testimony that was presented in executive session before the Board of Pardons and committee on parole.

Effective upon signature of governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.

(Amends R.S. 15:574.12.1(F); Adds R.S. 15:574.12.1(G))