House Bill No. by Representative Jordan proposes an increase in the state tax on mobile sports wagering from 15% to 17%. This bill amends R.S. 27:625(B) and (G)(8), and introduces R.S. 27:625(G)(9), which allocates 2% of the tax revenue to a newly established Overdetention Compensation Fund. The previous provision that allowed any remaining funds to be available as state general funds has been modified to include this new fund.

The Overdetention Compensation Fund, created under R.S. 15:572.10, is designed 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)