This bill amends the Louisiana law regarding negligent homicide, specifically R.S. 14:32, to increase penalties for offenders. The maximum imprisonment for negligent homicide has been raised from five years to ten years, and the maximum fine remains at five thousand dollars. Additionally, if the victim is a child under the age of ten, the offender will face a mandatory hard labor sentence of two to ten years without the possibility of probation, parole, or suspension of the sentence.

Furthermore, the bill introduces specific provisions for cases where a victim is killed by a dog or other animal. If the owner of the animal is found to be criminally negligent, they will also face the increased penalty of up to ten years of imprisonment or a fine of up to five thousand dollars. These changes aim to enhance accountability for negligent actions that result in the death of individuals, particularly vulnerable victims such as children.

Statutes affected:
HB213 Original: 14:32(C)(1)
HB213 Engrossed: 14:32(C)(1)
HB213 Reengrossed: 14:32(C)(1)
HB213 Enrolled: 14:32(C)(1)
HB213 Act : 14:32(C)(1)