The bill amends and reenacts several provisions of Louisiana's law regarding the registration of individuals convicted of child abuse or neglect. Key changes include the addition of new categories of offenses under R.S. 14:35.3, specifically subsections (L) through (P) related to domestic abuse battery. The bill also clarifies the notification process for offenders, stating that they must be informed of their registration requirements upon conviction and outlines the registration process with local law enforcement agencies. Additionally, it establishes penalties for failing to register or for providing false information during the registration process.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the duration of registration requirements, stipulating that individuals must maintain their registration for ten years for a first offense and for life for subsequent offenses, unless the conviction is overturned. It also repeals a previously enacted provision (R.S. 15:563(E)) from Act No. 460 of the 2023 Regular Session. The changes are set to take effect on July 1, 2024.

Statutes affected:
SB429 Original: 15:563(A)(4), 15:563(E)
SB429 Engrossed: 15:563(A)(4), 15:563(E)
SB429 Enrolled: 15:563(A)(4), 15:563(E)
SB429 Act 524: 15:563(A)(4), 15:563(E)