RÉSUMÉ DIGEST
ACT 188 (HB 58) 2024 Regular Session Bacala
Existing law provides for the offense of simple burglary and provides for elements of the
offense as well as penalties.
New law retains existing law.
New law provides that an alternative element of simple burglary is the unauthorized entering
of any dwelling or other structure with the intent to temporarily or permanently deprive the
owner, lessee, or tenant of full use of the dwelling or structure, or to temporarily or
permanently assert any right of ownership or use of such property.
New law provides that in addition to the penalties provided in existing law, an offender shall
be liable for any damage that has resulted from a violation of new law.
New law shall be cited and referred to as "The Louisiana Squatter Prevention Act".
Effective August 1, 2024.
(Amends R.S. 14:62(A); Adds R.S. 14:62(C))


Statutes affected:
HB58 Original: 14:62(A)
HB58 Engrossed: 14:62(A)
HB58 Reengrossed: 14:62(A)
HB58 Enrolled: 14:62(A)
HB58 Act : 14:62(A)