CRIME: Creates the crime of intentional exposure to a self-spreading pathogen (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

HB 419 creates a new criminal offense for intentionally exposing others to a self-spreading pathogen (like a contagious virus or bacteria that transmits easily between people). It moves this provision from an existing section of the criminal code (R.S. 14:43.8) to a new section (R.S. 14:107.6) under "offenses affecting general peace and order." This bill directly affects individuals who deliberately release such pathogens in public settings, making it a criminal act punishable under state law. The bill is currently under review by the Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice.