Bill Purpose:
Allows for certain nonviolent offenders to be released from custody when there is a state emergency (i.e. COVID-19).
Bill Sponsor:
Duplessis (D)
Committee:
Criminal Justice
OPEN Comments:
Incarcerated people are at an especially high risk for COVID-19 and need to be protected. It’s important to release as many people as possible from incarceration to lower their risk.
Link to Digest:
legis.la.gov
Current Status:
Pending House Administration of Criminal Justice
OPEN Position:
Support
Committee Hearing Date:
5/6/20
Who’s Involved:
Several civil rights organizations, including the Southern Poverty Law Center, signed a letter to Gov Edwards calling for the release of incarcerated individuals during the pandemic. The letter and its dozens of supporters can be found here.
