House Bill No. [insert bill number] proposes the enactment of Code of Criminal Procedure Article 894.1.1, which establishes new guidelines for sentencing in Louisiana. The bill mandates that courts deviate from designated sentencing ranges when a criminal offense carries a mandatory minimum sentence and when sufficient aggravating or mitigating circumstances are present that differentiate the case from typical offenses. The court is required to pronounce a sentence proportional to the seriousness of the offense and the offender's criminal history, and to provide a record of the reasons for the deviation, specifying the relevant circumstances and their factual basis.

Additionally, the bill defines "aggravating circumstances" and "mitigating circumstances," outlining specific factors that may influence the court's decision to deviate from standard sentencing. The court must also document the considerations and factual basis for the imposed sentence. This legislation aims to provide greater flexibility in sentencing while ensuring that the rationale for deviations is clearly articulated and recorded.