This bill amends existing Louisiana law regarding domestic violence offenses, specifically focusing on cases that involve strangulation. It introduces additional penalties for offenders, stipulating that if strangulation occurs, the offender will face imprisonment at hard labor for up to three years. Furthermore, if the strangulation results in serious bodily injury, the offender will face a more severe penalty of imprisonment for a minimum of five years and up to fifty years, without the possibility of probation, parole, or suspension of the sentence.

The bill also modifies the language in the relevant sections to clarify the penalties associated with serious bodily injury inflicted during domestic violence incidents. It removes previous language that limited the application of certain penalties and adds new provisions to ensure that offenders who cause serious bodily injury face significant prison time. Overall, the bill aims to strengthen the legal framework surrounding domestic violence and enhance protections for victims.

Statutes affected:
HB208 Original: 14:9(L), 14:3(L)
HB208 Engrossed: 14:9(L), 14:3(L)
HB208 Enrolled: 14:9(L), 14:3(L)
HB208 Act 131: 14:9(L), 14:3(L)