Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill released on Mar. 16 a list of major bills for the 2026 Regular Legislative Session, outlining her legislative priorities aimed at advancing policy reforms in the state.
The new legislative package follows what Murrill described as a successful effort in 2025, which included reforms related to post-conviction relief, electronic ankle monitoring, tracking illegal immigration costs, and limiting consent decrees. These measures were intended to address crime and strengthen Louisiana’s legal framework.
“We have made tremendous progress in my first two years as Attorney General combating crime across our state and strengthening Louisiana’s sovereignty, but much work remains. My legislative package this session addresses critical issues, including criminalizing the use of artificial intelligence to generate child sexual abuse material, prioritizing American citizens over illegal immigrants, ensuring victims’ voices are heard, advancing post-conviction relief reforms, applying RICO charges to predatory online gambling syndicates, authorizing the seizure of vehicles from criminals who flee officers in aggravated circumstances, and more. I am delivering on my promise to you, the people of Louisiana: to protect children and the elderly, put criminals behind bars, and ensure victims are heard. These bills make Louisiana safer and more attractive for families and businesses. I’m excited to collaborate with our partners in the Legislature to pass this vital legislation,” said Attorney General Liz Murrill.
Among the proposed bills are SB110 by Senator Heather Cloud—which would criminalize creating computer-generated child sexual abuse materials using artificial intelligence—and HB53 by Representative Bryan Fontenot that seeks to add gambling offenses under Louisiana’s RICO statute. Other bills include HB335 requiring citizenship verification before individuals receive government funds through non-governmental organizations; HB336 expediting post-conviction relief cases; HB51 and HB58 prohibiting bail for those convicted of aggravated offenses against minors; and HB789 allowing law enforcement to seize off-road vehicles from fleeing suspects.
Murrill leads the Louisiana Department of Justice as attorney general according to the official website. The department serves as the primary legal office for the state under an independently elected attorney general according to its official website, providing services statewide according to its official website.
The department also focuses on protecting constitutional rights and offering legal resources for citizens according to its official website. It works toward preserving Louisiana’s culture and heritage through legal efforts according to its official website. Murrill has challenged federal overreach in more than 35 cases during her tenure according to its official website.
The Attorney General’s Office will continue monitoring these bills throughout the session and provide updates on their progress.