Senate Bill No. aims to amend and reenact specific provisions of the Campus Accountability and Safety Act in Louisiana, specifically R.S. 17:3399.12(5) and 3399.16(A), (B), and (C). The bill introduces a revised definition of "power-based violence," replacing the term "violence" with "conduct" and expanding the definition to include actions intended to control, coerce, harm, exploit, or intimidate another person based on sex. Additionally, it includes new provisions addressing conduct involving artificial intelligence or deepfake media depicting sexual imagery. The bill also updates the requirements for safety education, mandating that institutions provide information on power-based violence and safety protocols at least four times per academic year, with specific instructions on identifying and reporting incidents.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that the safety information must be distributed during new student orientation and made easily accessible on each institution's website. If the student is a minor, the information must also be provided to their parent or legal guardian. The effective date of the bill is contingent upon the governor's signature or the expiration of the time for bills to become law without signature. Overall, the bill seeks to enhance campus safety and accountability by updating definitions and educational requirements related to power-based violence and safety protocols.

Statutes affected:
SB347 Original: 17:12(5)
SB347 Engrossed: 17:12(5), 17:16(A)
SB347 Reengrossed: 17:12(5), 17:16(A)
SB347 Enrolled: 17:12(5), 17:16(A)