This bill amends the Louisiana law regarding negligent homicide, specifically R.S. 14:32, to increase penalties for offenders. The maximum imprisonment term for negligent homicide has been raised from five years to ten years, and the fine remains capped at five thousand dollars. Additionally, if the victim is a child under the age of ten, the minimum imprisonment term is now set at two years, with a maximum of ten years, and offenders will serve this time at hard labor without the possibility of probation, parole, or suspension of sentence.

Furthermore, the bill introduces specific provisions for cases where a victim is killed by a dog or other animal. It stipulates that if the owner of the animal is found to be criminally negligent, they will face the same penalties as other negligent homicide cases, with a maximum imprisonment of ten years or a fine of up to five thousand dollars. These changes aim to enhance accountability for negligent actions leading to fatalities, particularly in cases involving children and animals.

Statutes affected:
HB213 Original: 14:32(C)(1)
HB213 Engrossed: 14:32(C)(1)
HB213 Reengrossed: 14:32(C)(1)
HB213 Enrolled: 14:32(C)(1)
HB213 Act : 14:32(C)(1)