This bill amends the penalties associated with the crime of molestation of a juvenile in Louisiana, specifically targeting offenses involving victims aged thirteen to seventeen. The amendments to R.S. 14:81.2(B)(2) and (3)(a) increase the minimum prison sentence from five years to ten years for offenders who have control or supervision over the juvenile. Additionally, it establishes that offenders in a supervisory role, including educators or those involved in religious, charitable, scientific, educational, athletic, or youth-serving activities, face a more severe penalty of imprisonment for not less than ten years and up to forty years, with at least ten years of the sentence served without the possibility of parole, probation, or suspension.

The bill also stipulates that individuals convicted under these provisions are not eligible to have their convictions set aside or their prosecutions dismissed, reinforcing the seriousness of these offenses. Overall, the legislation aims to enhance the legal framework surrounding the protection of juveniles from molestation by imposing stricter penalties on offenders in positions of trust or authority.

Statutes affected:
HB130 Original: 14:2(B)(2)
HB130 Engrossed: 14:2(B)(2)
HB130 Enrolled: 14:2(B)(2)
HB130 Act 597: 14:2(B)(2)