House Bill No. by Representative Bacala amends R.S. 44:3(A) to enhance the provisions regarding public records related to law enforcement investigations. The bill specifically includes the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries among the entities whose records are protected from disclosure. This amendment aims to clarify that records held by various law enforcement and investigative agencies, including the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, are not subject to public disclosure, thereby safeguarding sensitive information.

Additionally, the bill modifies the requirements for initial reports by removing the obligation to disclose the name and identification of witnesses, suspects charged with, or arrested for alleged offenses, unless such disclosure is mandated by federal or state law. This change is intended to protect the privacy of individuals involved in law enforcement investigations while still allowing for necessary transparency within legal boundaries.

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