The claim
“The Louisiana Senate passed legislation that would allow a death penalty charge when a gunman fires into a crowd and kills someone.”
Senate amendment to HB 102 after the Mall of Louisiana shooting.
Our verdict
True
The Senate unanimously passed an amended HB 102 on 6 May 2026 expanding first-degree murder to such shootings.
What we found
Senator Alan Seabaugh's amendment covers killings in a public place where the shooter endangers three or more people; first-degree murder carries the death penalty. The bill returned to the House for concurrence. The claim is accurate.
The evidence
- Supports the claim
State Senate passes amended bill expanding first-degree murder after mall shooting. [1]
How we checked
We checked the claim against WBRZ. We reviewed 1 relevant source.
Sources
- [1]WBRZ · State Senate passes amended bill that expands what constitutes first-degree murder after mall shooting
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