House Bill No. by Representative Horton seeks to amend existing laws concerning the supervised release of sex offenders in Louisiana, with a particular focus on enhancing registration and notification procedures. The bill mandates that courts provide written notification to individuals convicted of sex offenses and crimes against minors regarding their registration requirements. It introduces new provisions requiring courts to notify the Department of Public Safety and Corrections about the offender's conviction and to submit a completed registration form. Offenders are also required to comply with various registration obligations, including updating their information with law enforcement and notifying the community of their status.

Additionally, the bill emphasizes the necessity for lifetime supervision for certain offenders, particularly those whose victims were under the age of thirteen. It outlines the responsibilities of offenders to provide detailed personal information and establishes that failure to comply with registration and notification requirements will be classified as a felony, subjecting offenders to significant penalties. The bill also modifies the prosecution venue for violations of supervised release conditions, allowing such violations to be prosecuted in the parish where they occurred, thereby streamlining the legal process and enhancing accountability for non-compliance.

Statutes affected:
HB125 Original: 15:543(A)