House Bill No. by Representative Egan amends the Code of Criminal Procedure Article 779(A) to modify the trial process for misdemeanor offenses. The bill raises the monetary threshold for misdemeanors that require a jury trial from a fine exceeding $1,000 to a fine exceeding $2,500 or imprisonment for more than six months. Additionally, it specifies that a jury of six jurors is required, all of whom must concur to render a verdict.

The provisions of this bill will apply both prospectively and retroactively, meaning it will affect all cases pending on the effective date of the law. This change aims to streamline the trial process for certain misdemeanors by reducing the number of cases that necessitate a jury trial, thereby potentially alleviating the burden on the court system.