House Bill No. 355, introduced by Representative Freeman, amends the Code of Governmental Ethics to create an exception for sexual assault nurse examiners regarding post-employment restrictions. Specifically, the bill enacts R.S. 42:1121(B)(3), which allows former sexual assault nurse examiners to provide services on a contractual basis to their former public employer after their termination from public service. This exception is significant as it acknowledges the unique role of sexual assault nurse examiners and their expertise, enabling them to continue contributing to their former agencies without facing the usual two-year prohibition on rendering services.

The bill retains existing provisions that restrict former public employees from assisting others in transactions involving their former agency for two years post-employment. However, it adds the specific exception for sexual assault nurse examiners, aligning with similar exceptions already in place for other specialized roles, such as former employees of the Louisiana School for the Deaf. This legislative change aims to ensure that valuable expertise remains accessible to public employers while maintaining ethical standards in public service.