Senate Bill No. by Senator Abraham proposes the creation of a Habitual Domestic Violence Offender Registry in Louisiana, which will track individuals convicted of domestic violence offenses for a second or subsequent time, effective August 1, 2027. Offenders will be required to register with local law enforcement, providing personal information such as residence, employment, and online identifiers. The bill establishes penalties for failing to register and mandates that offenders keep their registration information updated for ten years. A registration fee of $150 will be imposed, and offenders will be informed of their registration obligations upon release or as a condition of probation or parole.

The Louisiana Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information will maintain the registry, which will be publicly accessible while ensuring the confidentiality of sensitive information, such as victims' identities and social security numbers. The bill includes provisions for public access to the registry, allowing searches by various identifiers while protecting offender identities. Additionally, penalties for non-compliance include fines up to $1,000 or imprisonment for up to one year. The implementation of the registry is contingent upon the appropriation of necessary funds, with the law set to take effect on August 1, 2026.