House Bill No. by Representative Illg proposes amendments to R.S. 15:824(B)(1)(a) concerning the financial responsibilities of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections (DPS&C) for the housing of state inmates in parish jails or institutions. The bill aims to increase the daily payment rate that the DPS&C provides to parish sheriffs or governing authorities for the confinement of individuals who are not placed in state facilities due to various reasons, including court orders or lack of available space.

The proposed changes include a significant increase in the daily payment rates over the next several fiscal years. Specifically, the bill sets the payment at $35 per day for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, $37 for 2026-2027, $39 for 2027-2028, and $40 for 2028-2029 and each fiscal year thereafter. This adjustment replaces the previous rates of $25.39 and $26.39 for the earlier fiscal years. Additionally, the bill emphasizes the need for the DPS&C to collaborate with local sheriffs to enhance treatment and educational programming for inmates confined in parish facilities.

Statutes affected:
HB388 Original: 15:824(B)(1)