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LA HB268
Bill
Status
Passed
6/11/2025
Primary Sponsor
Vanessa Caston Lafleur
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AI Summary
- Replaces the term "pornography involving juveniles" with "child sexual abuse materials" throughout Louisiana statutes, effective August 1, 2025
- Amends multiple sections of the Louisiana Revised Statutes, Code of Criminal Procedure, Children's Code, and Civil Code to reflect the terminology change
- Maintains all existing criminal penalties, sex offender registration requirements, and legal obligations for offenses committed under the previous terminology
- Offenses committed prior to August 1, 2025 remain classified as "pornography involving juveniles" while offenses on or after that date are classified as "child sexual abuse materials"
- Officially cited as "The Audrey Wascome Act"
Legislative Description
Amends terminology regarding pornography involving juveniles
CRIME/SEX OFFENSES
Last Action
Effective date: 08/01/2025.
6/11/2025
Committee Referrals
Judiciary C5/19/2025
Administration of Criminal Justice4/1/2025
Full Bill Text
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