This bill prohibits the manufacture, sale, transfer, and possession of devices used to program or emulate motor vehicle keys and relay attack devices, which intercept key fob signals to unlock or start cars. The law applies to individuals and businesses but includes exceptions for law enforcement, insurance investigators, licensed automotive professionals, locksmiths, and repossession agencies. Authorized users must report lost or stolen devices to law enforcement within 48 hours, with violations punishable by fines up to $1,000 or up to six months in prison. The legislation aims to prevent unauthorized access to vehicles while allowing legitimate professionals to continue their work.
This bill requires all K-12 school employees in Louisiana to immediately report any threats of violence or terrorism to local law enforcement and, if applicable, to the school administrator. It also mandates that law enforcement agencies forward these threat reports to the state's Louisiana Fusion Center within seven days, while protecting the privacy of students and individuals who made the reports. Additionally, the bill establishes a program where the Fusion Center will conduct free physical security assessments of public schools every three years starting in 2027, with optional assessments available for charter and nonpublic schools. The assessments will identify safety vulnerabilities and provide nonbinding recommendations for improvements, but schools are not required to implement these suggestions and will be protected from liability regardless of their decisions.
This bill is a concurrent resolution that formally commends Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans on its 45th anniversary and designates March 2026 as Louisiana Crimestoppers Month. The resolution recognizes the organization's work in connecting citizens with law enforcement through anonymous tip programs across multiple Louisiana parishes and schools. It highlights the group's achievements, including over 100,000 tips received and nearly 27,000 felony arrests facilitated since its founding in 1981. As a commemorative measure, the bill does not create new laws or funding but serves to acknowledge the organization's contributions to public safety.
This bill requires courts to charge defendants an additional three-dollar fee, reduced to one dollar in smaller municipalities, to fund a trial court case management information system. The money collected is placed in a special state fund managed by the judicial administrator, which can only be used to develop and maintain computer systems that help judges, clerks, law enforcement, and other officials manage criminal and juvenile justice cases more efficiently. The bill also establishes the administrator's role in coordinating with policy boards and conducting compliance checks to ensure the fees are properly collected and spent.
This bill establishes a process for law enforcement agencies to use written certificates to authenticate video footage from unmanned aircraft systems in criminal, juvenile, and certain civil forfeiture cases. Under the new rules, agencies must provide notice of intent to use this certificate method at least 45 days before trial, with a shorter five-day notice required for juvenile court cases. Defendants have the right to request the testimony of the person who operated the aircraft within 30 days of receiving notice, and if they do so, the footage cannot be admitted solely based on the certificate. The legislation defines key terms like "footage" and "unmanned aircraft system" and allows law enforcement to use electronic signatures for certificates.
This bill is a commendation resolution that formally recognizes Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard and his law enforcement team for their efforts in combating child predators. It specifically highlights their work on a sting operation that led to the arrest of thirteen men and acknowledges the risks officers took to protect children. The resolution expresses appreciation for their service but does not create new laws or policies. It is a symbolic measure intended to honor the law enforcement personnel rather than change any legal procedures.
This resolution calls on federal agencies to immediately release all public records related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, including files, correspondence, and agreements. It requires that only redactions strictly necessary to protect victims and survivors be made, prohibiting any concealment of information due to embarrassment or political concerns. The measure is intended to restore public trust by ensuring transparency in how federal authorities handled the case. It does not create new laws but formally demands existing records be made available to the public.
This bill amends Louisiana law to clarify how marshals can appoint deputy marshals and outlines the rules for their compensation and oversight. It allows marshals to issue commissions to deputy marshals who will have the same powers as the marshal, but this appointment requires approval from the local governing authority where the marshal has jurisdiction. The bill also establishes that the local governing authority must insure approved deputy marshals and determine their salary, which cannot exceed the marshal's salary. Additionally, it specifies that the marshal remains responsible for the actions of their deputies and allows marshals to use certain office funds to pay deputy salaries or hire additional deputies.
This bill increases penalties for committing arson against religious buildings in Louisiana. It directly affects individuals charged with setting fire to places of worship and law enforcement officials who prosecute such cases. The law establishes minimum prison sentences of two years without parole for simple arson, with a maximum of 30 years, and sets higher penalties of 12 to 30 years without parole if the fire causes injury or death. These provisions apply to anyone convicted of the crime under the amended state statutes.
This bill establishes that children aged 15 and younger cannot waive their right to have an attorney present during custodial interrogations, meaning law enforcement must ensure an attorney is available before questioning these minors. It makes any statements made by children during such interrogations inadmissible in court unless their counsel was present at the time. The law also reinforces existing protections by clarifying that confessions from children must be voluntary and not obtained through coercion or improper inducements. These changes directly impact police procedures and the admissibility of evidence in cases involving minors.
