House Bill No. [insert bill number] proposes the enactment of Code of Criminal Procedure Article 315(D), which establishes a statewide bail schedule for individuals arrested for specific sexual offenses involving minors. The bill mandates that each district court with criminal jurisdiction in Louisiana set an initial bail amount of no less than $50,000 for individuals charged with offenses against victims under the age of eighteen. The offenses listed include first, second, and third degree rape, sexual battery, oral sexual battery, possession of child sexual abuse materials, molestation of a juvenile or a person with a disability, and aggravated crime against nature.

Additionally, the bill requires that courts consider the factors outlined in Article 316 of the Code of Criminal Procedure before determining the initial bail amount. This legislation aims to ensure that serious offenses against children are met with a significant bail requirement, reflecting the severity of the crimes and the need for public safety.