Senate Bill No. by Senator Abraham proposes the creation of a Habitual Domestic Violence Offender Registry in Louisiana, designed to monitor repeat offenders of domestic violence. The bill mandates that individuals convicted of specific offenses, such as aggravated battery and domestic abuse battery, register with the registry after receiving a second or subsequent conviction. The registry will be maintained by the Louisiana Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information for a duration of ten years, with law enforcement agencies being notified of registered offenders. The bill also outlines the personal information offenders must provide, including addresses and employment details, while ensuring the protection of sensitive data like victims' identities.

Furthermore, the legislation establishes penalties for failing to register and requires courts to inform offenders of their registration obligations upon release. Offenders who are already required to register as sex offenders or child predators are exempt from this new registry. The bill includes provisions for the bureau to manage the registry, collaborate with social networking sites, and receive information on out-of-state offenders. It is set to take effect on August 1, 2026, contingent upon legislative funding, and imposes a $150 fine to support the registry's operational costs.