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LA HB320

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/24/2026

Primary Sponsor

Gabe Firment

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates new crime of unlawful exposure by an inmate, prohibiting inmates in correctional facilities from exposing intimate parts to employees with intent to arouse/gratify sexual desires or to intimidate/harass staff

  • First offense punishable by up to 3 years imprisonment (with or without hard labor) and/or fine up to $2,500

  • Second or subsequent conviction carries up to 5 years imprisonment and/or fine up to $25,000, with sentences running consecutively to any current sentence

  • Adds this offense to the list of sex offenses under R.S. 15:541, triggering sex offender registration and notification requirements upon conviction

  • Applies to all correctional facilities including jails, prisons, penitentiaries, juvenile institutions, temporary holding centers, and detention facilities

Legislative Description

Creates the crime of unlawful exposure by an inmate

CRIME/SEX OFFENSES

Last Action

Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice.

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Administration of Criminal Justice2/24/2026

Full Bill Text

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