House Bill No. by Representative Jackson seeks to amend existing laws regarding the crime of soliciting for prostitutes in Louisiana. The bill specifically modifies R.S. 14:83(B)(1)(b) to stipulate that individuals convicted of a second or subsequent offense for soliciting prostitutes will face imprisonment at hard labor for up to one year, in addition to a fine ranging from $1,500 to $2,000. Furthermore, it mandates that half of the fines collected be distributed according to R.S. 15:539.4.

Additionally, the bill amends R.S. 15:541(24)(a) to include a second or subsequent conviction for soliciting for prostitutes in the definition of "sex offense." This change aligns the penalties for soliciting prostitution with other serious sexual offenses, thereby enhancing sex offender registration and notification requirements. Overall, the bill aims to strengthen the legal framework surrounding prostitution-related offenses and ensure stricter penalties for repeat offenders.

Statutes affected:
HB5 Original: 14:83(B)(1), 15:541(24)