House Bill No. by Representative Villio aims to amend the Code of Criminal Procedure regarding the revocation of probation. The bill modifies Articles 900 and 901, specifically addressing the conditions under which probation may be revoked. Notably, it removes the provision that allowed for credit for time served on probation when a defendant's probation is revoked, stating instead that the defendant must serve the suspended sentence. Additionally, the bill clarifies that certain offenses, including violations related to drug paraphernalia, will now be classified as "technical violations" of probation.

Furthermore, the bill establishes mandatory revocation of probation for defendants on felony probation who subsequently commit and are convicted of another felony, which would also be classified as a felony if committed in Louisiana. It also introduces a new provision that exempts defendants ordered to complete a drug or specialty court program from the standard revocation process. If such defendants fail to complete the program, their probation will be revoked as of the date of the new felony commission or conviction. This legislation aims to streamline the probation revocation process and ensure that serious violations are addressed more effectively.