House Bill No. [insert bill number] amends R.S. 44:3(A) to enhance the provisions regarding public records related to law enforcement investigations. The bill specifically adds the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries to the list of agencies whose records are protected from disclosure. This means that records held by this department, along with those of other law enforcement and investigative agencies, are not required to be disclosed under public records law.

Additionally, the bill modifies the language concerning the disclosure of individuals involved in criminal investigations. It removes the requirement to disclose the name and identification of every person who is a witness, suspect, or arrested for an alleged offense, unless such disclosure is prohibited by federal or state law. This change aims to provide greater privacy protections for individuals involved in law enforcement investigations.

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