House Bill No. 111, introduced by Representative Villio and Senator Bass, aims to amend existing laws regarding the unlawful presence of certain sex offenders, specifically sexually violent predators. The bill amends R.S. 14:91.1(D) and introduces new provisions under R.S. 14:91.1(A)(3) and 91.2(A)(7). It establishes that loitering between 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. or 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. within 1,000 feet of locations commonly used for the pickup or drop-off of children for school or school-related activities constitutes unlawful presence if the offender has reasonable grounds to believe that children are present. The bill also defines "reasonable grounds" and "loitering" to clarify the conditions under which these offenses occur.

In addition to retaining existing laws regarding unlawful presence, the proposed legislation emphasizes the protection of minors by specifying the times and locations where sex offenders may not loiter. The definitions provided aim to ensure that law enforcement and the judicial system have clear guidelines for enforcement. Overall, the bill seeks to enhance the safety of children by restricting the activities of sex offenders in proximity to schools and related activities.

Statutes affected:
HB111 Original: 14:1(D)