The bill, enacted as R.S. 9:2800.30, establishes limitations on the liability of public entities regarding false imprisonment claims made by offenders sentenced to imprisonment. It defines key terms such as "offender," "false imprisonment," and "bona fide termination," and outlines the procedures for civil actions related to false imprisonment. Specifically, it mandates that any civil action for damages based on false imprisonment must adhere to the provisions of the Prison Litigation Reform Act and requires offenders to obtain a bona fide termination in their favor before pursuing such claims against public entities, including sheriffs and department employees.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that any civil action for false imprisonment initiated while the underlying proceedings for a bona fide termination are ongoing will be dismissed without prejudice, while actions brought after an offender fails to timely challenge their sentence or release calculations will be dismissed with prejudice. The provisions of this Act are set to apply prospectively only, ensuring that they do not retroactively affect existing cases.