House Bill No. by Representative Bayham aims to amend and reenact various provisions related to electronic monitoring in Louisiana. The bill removes the Department of Public Safety and Corrections from the list of agencies responsible for rulemaking regarding electronic monitoring and instead designates the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Criminal Justice (the "commission") as the primary authority. It mandates that electronic monitoring service providers submit reports to the commission rather than to law enforcement or the prosecuting authority, and it establishes new requirements for the registration of these providers. Additionally, the bill introduces penalties for providers who fail to report information timely, changing the maximum imprisonment from six months to one year and eliminating the five-year prohibition on registering to provide electronic monitoring services.

Furthermore, the bill emphasizes the protection of personal information related to monitored individuals, requiring any person or agency in possession of such information to implement reasonable security measures. It prohibits employees of state agencies, law enforcement, or prosecuting authorities from intentionally disclosing personal information, with violations punishable by fines or imprisonment. The bill also establishes a central repository managed by the commission for the registration and oversight of electronic monitoring service providers, ensuring compliance with the new regulations. Overall, the legislation seeks to enhance the oversight and accountability of electronic monitoring services while safeguarding the privacy of individuals under monitoring.

Statutes affected:
HB123 Original: 15:36(A), 15:36(C)(5)