House Bill No. [insert number] amends R.S. 15:824(B)(1)(a) to increase the daily payment amount that the Department of Public Safety and Corrections (DPSC) provides to parish sheriffs for the confinement of individuals in parish jails. The bill specifies that for Fiscal Year 2019-2020, the payment will be set at $25.39 per day, increasing to $26.39 for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 through Fiscal Year 2026-2027, and further increasing to $29.39 for Fiscal Year 2027-2028 and each fiscal year thereafter. The bill also clarifies that this daily payment will be made from the date of sentencing until the individual is confined in a state penal or correctional institution.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the DPSC collaborate with sheriffs to amend basic jail guidelines by December 31, 2020, to include provisions for treatment and educational programming for individuals confined in parish jails. This legislative change aims to address the needs of individuals who are confined due to various circumstances, including delays in institutionalization or participation in substance abuse programs, ensuring that they receive appropriate care and support while in custody. The act will take effect upon the governor's signature or after the designated period for bills to become law without signature.

Statutes affected:
HB143 Original: 15:824(B)(1)
HB143 Engrossed: 15:824(B)(1)
HB143 Enrolled: 15:824(B)(1)