House Bill No. [insert number] aims to enhance the legal framework surrounding hit-and-run driving offenses in Louisiana. It introduces a new subsection, R.S. 14:100(D), which is referred to as "Jody's Law." This law mandates that courts consider specific factors outlined in the Code of Criminal Procedure Article 316 when setting bail for individuals accused of hit-and-run offenses, explicitly prohibiting the use of a fixed bail schedule.

Additionally, the bill directs the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, in collaboration with the Louisiana State Police, to establish protocols for a rapid response network. This network is intended to promptly notify law enforcement of hit-and-run incidents, including details such as whether injuries were reported, the make and model of the vehicle involved, its license plate number, and the direction of travel of the offending vehicle. These measures aim to improve the response to hit-and-run incidents and ensure that appropriate legal considerations are made during the bail-setting process.