The bill amends the Code of Criminal Procedure Article 780(C) to establish new requirements for defendants wishing to waive their right to a jury trial in noncapital felony cases. Specifically, it mandates that a court must deny a defendant's motion to waive a jury trial unless the prosecuting authority provides written consent to the waiver. This change replaces the previous provision that allowed a defendant to waive a jury trial with the consent of the district attorney within a specified timeframe before the trial.

The bill aims to enhance the procedural safeguards surrounding jury trial waivers, ensuring that prosecutorial consent is formally documented. The effectiveness of this amendment is contingent upon the adoption of a related constitutional amendment in a statewide election.