Senate Bill No. by Senator Bass aims to amend and reenact certain provisions related to the interception of communications by law enforcement in Louisiana. The bill introduces a new definition for "monitoring post," which refers to a secure facility under the Department of Public Safety and Corrections that has investigative control over the interception, regardless of its geographic location. Additionally, the bill modifies the existing requirements for warrant applications by allowing judges the discretion to order that informants be presented and sworn, rather than mandating it. If an informant is sworn, the application must indicate this.

Furthermore, the bill specifies that each order authorizing the interception of communications must now include the specific location of the monitoring post, in addition to the existing requirements such as the identity of the person whose communications are to be intercepted and the nature of the communications facilities involved. The changes are set to take effect on August 1, 2025, and aim to enhance the clarity and procedural aspects of electronic surveillance warrants while maintaining the confidentiality of informants.

Statutes affected:
SB53 Original: 15:1310(B)(1)