Louisiana · 2026
SB 97
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE: Constitutional amendment to require the prosecutor's consent for a defendant to waive his right to a trial by jury. (2/3 - CA13s1(A))
Bill record: Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-bill/d62d0d41-a887-469c-9121-f21a92e543ae CC0-1.0
Summary AI-generated
Louisiana Senate Bill 97 proposes a constitutional amendment regarding criminal procedure. The amendment would require a prosecutor's consent for a defendant to waive their right to a trial by jury.
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Sponsors
- Jay Morris Republican lead
Roll-call votes on this bill
| Motion / question | Chamber | Stage | Roll | Outcome | Yea | Nay | Other | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FINAL PASSAGE (#135) | upper | — | 88ec7d97-7b5f-43e0-a091-62c724bd150d | pass | 24 | 11 | 2 | Mar 24, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/88ec7d97-7b5f-43e0-a091-62c724bd150d CC0-1.0 |