Senate Bill No. 128, introduced by Senator Carter, mandates that all law enforcement agencies in Louisiana must adopt a policy for mandatory reporting when a peace officer uses force against a member of the public, regardless of whether the incident results in an arrest or injury. The Council on Peace Officer Standards and Training is required to establish this policy by January 1, 2026. Additionally, the bill allows individual law enforcement agencies to implement more stringent reporting policies if they choose to do so.

The reports generated under this new policy will be classified as public records and will be subject to the Public Records Law, ensuring transparency and accountability in law enforcement practices. The bill is set to take effect on August 1, 2025, and aims to enhance the responsibilities of law enforcement officers while interacting with the public.