The Senate Resolution establishes the Commission on Non-unanimous Verdicts in Louisiana to study the implications of non-unanimous jury verdicts, which were permitted in the state until a constitutional amendment in 2018 mandated unanimous verdicts for felony trials. The resolution highlights the historical context of non-unanimous verdicts, including a 2020 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that deemed them unconstitutional, and acknowledges that many individuals remain incarcerated due to such convictions prior to the amendment. The commission's purpose is to assess the number and distribution of these cases and to provide legislative recommendations to the Louisiana Senate by February 1, 2026.

The commission will consist of various appointed members, including representatives from the Senate Committee on Judiciary B, the Louisiana District Attorneys Association, and victim advocacy groups. It is tasked with collecting necessary data, reviewing cases submitted by individuals who believe they were wrongfully convicted by non-unanimous juries, and producing a report with findings and legislative proposals. The commission will operate without compensation for its members, except for allowable expenses, and will dissolve upon submitting its report or by the specified deadline.