House Bill No. by Representative Jordan proposes an increase in the state tax on mobile sports wagering from 15% to 17%. The bill amends R.S. 27:625(B) and (G)(8) and introduces R.S. 27:625(G)(9), which allocates a portion of the tax revenue to the newly established Overdetention Compensation Fund. Specifically, 2% of the tax proceeds will be credited to this fund, while any remaining funds will continue to be available as state general funds.

The Overdetention Compensation Fund is created to compensate individuals who have been incarcerated beyond their scheduled release date at a rate of $70 per day. The fund will be administered by the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Criminal Justice, which is also tasked with adopting rules and regulations for its implementation. Additionally, the bill clarifies that receiving compensation from this fund does not prevent individuals from seeking civil remedies related to their overdetention.

Statutes affected:
HB650 Original: 27:625(B)