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 acknowledges the historical context of non-unanimous verdicts, the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Ramos v. Louisiana that deemed such verdicts unconstitutional, and the ongoing incarceration of individuals convicted under the previous system. The commission's purpose is to assess the number and distribution of these cases and to provide legislative recommendations 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 will be responsible for collecting relevant 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 is expected to convene by October 1, 2025, and will operate without compensation for its members, except for allowable expenses. The commission will dissolve upon the submission of its report or by the specified deadline.