Senate Bill No. 321, introduced by Senator Kleinpeter, amends the Code of Criminal Procedure regarding electronic bonds. The bill stipulates that electronic bonds shall only be executed in parishes where the sheriff has the necessary electronic bond software in place. It mandates that only agents approved by the sheriff can execute these bonds, and licensed bail bond producers must apply for electronic bond authority, demonstrating they have been domiciled in the state and licensed for at least three years.

Additionally, the bill requires any parish that opts to implement electronic bonds to also permit in-person methods of posting bail. It introduces specific procedures for electronic bonds, including the incorporation of a geo fence that cannot exceed ten miles from the jail facility and the implementation of FACE Recognition Liveness technology. The changes are set to take effect on August 1, 2026.