House Bill No. 260, also known as "The Segus Jolivette Act," proposes amendments to Louisiana's laws regarding homicide, specifically second degree murder and manslaughter. The bill adds "resisting a police officer with force or violence" as a predicate felony for second degree murder, meaning that if a person commits this act, it can be classified as second degree murder even without intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm. Additionally, the bill introduces new circumstances under which manslaughter can be charged, specifically when an offender unlawfully distributes or dispenses controlled dangerous substances that significantly contribute to the death of the recipient or when such substances are distributed to another person who then distributes them, leading to a death.

The bill retains existing provisions of the law while expanding the definitions and circumstances surrounding these serious offenses. The amendments aim to address the growing concerns related to violent crime and drug-related deaths in Louisiana. The effective date of the bill is contingent upon the governor's signature or the expiration of the time for bills to become law without signature.

Statutes affected:
HB260 Original: 14:1(A)(2)
HB260 Engrossed: 14:1(A)(2)
HB260 Reengrossed: 14:1(A)(2)