House Bill No. by Representative Bacala amends R.S. 44:3(A) to enhance the provisions regarding public records, specifically focusing on law enforcement investigation records. The bill includes the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries among the entities whose records are protected from disclosure, ensuring that sensitive information held by various law enforcement and investigative agencies remains confidential.

Additionally, the bill modifies the requirements for initial reports related to offenses by removing the obligation to disclose the name and identification of every person who is a witness or suspect in a case, unless such disclosure is mandated by federal or state law. This change aims to better protect the privacy of individuals involved in investigations while still maintaining transparency where legally required.

Statutes affected:
HB38 Original: 44:3(A)(4)
HB38 Engrossed: 44:3(A)(4)
HB38 Enrolled: 44:3(A)
HB38 Act : 44:3(A)