House Bill No. by Representative Mandie Landry amends existing law regarding third degree rape in Louisiana. The bill adds a new provision that classifies rape as third degree when the victim is confined or detained in a correctional facility. Additionally, it provides a definition for "correctional facility," which encompasses jails, prisons, penitentiaries, juvenile institutions, temporary holding centers, and detention facilities.

The bill also clarifies that references to "simple rape" are equivalent to references to "third degree rape," ensuring that any violations of this section committed on or after August 1, 2015, will be categorized as third degree rape. This legislative change aims to enhance the legal framework surrounding sexual offenses, particularly in the context of vulnerable populations within correctional settings.

Statutes affected:
HB298 Original: 14:43(C)