The bill amends existing laws regarding aggravated flight from an officer in Louisiana, specifically R.S. 14:108.1. It establishes a minimum imprisonment term of two years and a maximum of fifteen years for individuals convicted of aggravated flight that results in serious bodily injury, with the added stipulation that these sentences will be served without the possibility of parole, probation, or suspension. Additionally, the bill introduces provisions for the seizure of insurance proceeds related to the crime and mandates that any funds collected from fines imposed under this section be allocated to support high-speed pursuit driver training or the acquisition of technology aimed at reducing risks associated with high-speed police pursuits.

Furthermore, the bill enacts new language in R.S. 15:571.11, specifying that funds derived from fines for violations of R.S. 14:108.1 must be deposited into a designated account by parish law enforcement agencies. These funds are to be used exclusively for the purposes of enhancing training for high-speed pursuits or acquiring relevant technology to ensure public safety during such incidents. This legislative change aims to strengthen the penalties for aggravated flight offenses while also ensuring that the financial resources generated from these offenses are reinvested into law enforcement training and safety measures.

Statutes affected:
SB58 Original: 14:1(E)
SB58 Engrossed: 14:1(E)
SB58 Reengrossed: 14:1(E)(2)
SB58 Enrolled: 14:1(E)(2)
SB58 Act 349: 14:1(E)(2)