House Bill No. 100, introduced by Representative Lyons, aims to amend and reenact various provisions related to bail bond enforcement in Louisiana. The bill introduces the definition of "bail enforcement agent," which refers to a licensed bail agent involved in the apprehension of individuals who have failed to appear in court. It also expands the scope of prohibited actions regarding the use of pen registers, trap and trace devices, and cellular tracking devices, mandating that these can only be used with a court order. Additionally, the bill establishes penalties for violations, including fines and potential suspension or revocation of a bail enforcement agent's license for repeated offenses.

Furthermore, the bill outlines specific conditions under which a bail enforcement agent can be considered an investigative or law enforcement officer, particularly when a bail undertaking is in place and a bench warrant has been issued for a defendant's failure to appear. It also modifies existing law to allow sureties to file motions for warrants when defendants are found incarcerated in another parish within Louisiana, in addition to foreign jurisdictions. The Louisiana State Law Institute is tasked with organizing and renumbering the definitions related to these changes.

Statutes affected:
HB100 Original: 15:1313(S, 15:1318(H)
HB100 Engrossed: 15:1313(S, 15:1318(H)