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LA HB419
Bill
Status
4/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Beryl Amedee
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AI Summary
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Creates new crime under R.S. 14:43.8 prohibiting intentional exposure of another person to a self-spreading pathogen without the victim's knowing and lawful consent
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Defines "self-spreading pathogen" as engineered viruses or bacteria, including recombinant, attenuated, or modified versions, as well as virus-like or bacteria-like particles capable of person-to-person transmission
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Penalties include fines up to $5,000, imprisonment with or without hard labor for up to 10 years, or both
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Sponsored by Representative Amedee for the 2025 Regular Session
Legislative Description
Creates the crime of intentional exposure to a self-spreading pathogen (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
CRIME
Last Action
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice.
4/14/2025