House Bill No. [insert bill number] introduces the crime of "unlawful exposure by an inmate," which is defined as an inmate exposing their intimate parts to a correctional facility employee with the intent to either arouse or gratify their sexual desires or to intimidate or harass the employee. The bill outlines specific definitions for terms such as "correctional facility," "correctional facility employee," and "intimate parts." The penalties for this offense include imprisonment for up to three years and/or a fine of up to $2,500 for a first offense, and for a second or subsequent conviction, imprisonment for up to five years and/or a fine of up to $25,000. Additionally, any sentence for this offense will run consecutively to any other sentences the offender is currently serving.

Furthermore, the bill amends existing law (R.S. 15:541) to include "unlawful exposure by an inmate" as a recognized sex offense, thereby subjecting individuals convicted of this crime to sex offender registration and notification requirements. This inclusion aims to enhance the legal framework surrounding sex offenses and ensure that such actions by inmates are appropriately addressed within the justice system.

Statutes affected:
HB320 Original: 15:541(24)