The bill, HB 874, focuses on regulations surrounding electronic monitoring services in Louisiana. It includes several amendments that enhance accountability and oversight for providers of these services. Key changes include the requirement for electronic monitoring service providers to report violations to both the court and the bail agent on record, as well as the introduction of a criminal penalty for intentionally withholding information, which can result in a fine of up to $1,000 and imprisonment for up to six months. Additionally, the bill prohibits elected officials and their immediate family members from having any financial interest in vendors providing electronic monitoring services.

The bill also makes significant structural changes, such as moving provisions from the Code of Criminal Procedure to Title 15 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes and specifying that written policies and procedures must apply to both manufacturers and providers of electronic monitoring equipment. It mandates that the name and contact information of the monitoring service provider be included in court dockets and requires monthly reporting of monitoring activities. Furthermore, it establishes stricter registration requirements for providers, shifting the registration authority from the Department of Public Safety and Corrections to the court and the local sheriff's office. The effective date for these changes is set for January 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
HB874 Enrolled: 15:36(A)
HB874 Act 746: 15:36(A)