Signed by Governor John Bel Edwards

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to adopt a conference report that limits the release and dissemination of booking photos of arrested persons

Highlights:

• Defines “booking photograph” as “a photograph or still, non-video image of an individual generated by a law enforcement agency for identification purposes after arrest or while in the agency's custody” (Page 2).

• Limits publication, release, or dissemination of such photographs - unless person in photograph is fugitive or “imminent threat” (Page 2).

• Authorizes judges to order release of such photographs (Page 2).

• Authorizes release of such photographs in individual charged with offenses such as human trafficking, animal cruelty, dogfighting (Page 3).

• Requires that released photographs include disclaimer statng “all persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty” (Page 3).

• Prohibits “remove-for-pay” publications or websites from requiring payment for removal or destruction of booking photographs (Page 4).

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Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to amend and pass a bill that limits the release and dissemination of booking photos of arrested persons

Highlights:

• Defines “booking photograph” as “a photograph or still, non-video image of an individual generated by a law enforcement agency for identification purposes after arrest or while in the agency's custody” (Page 2).

• Limits publication, release, or dissemination of such photographs - unless person in photograph is fugitive or “imminent threat” (Page 2).

• Authorizes judges to order release of such photographs (Page 2).

• Authorizes release of such photographs in individual charged with offenses such as human trafficking, animal cruelty, dogfighting (Page 3).

• Requires that released photographs include disclaimer statng “all persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty” (Page 3).

• Prohibits “remove-for-pay” publications or websites from requiring payment for removal or destruction of booking photographs (Page 4).

Full Bill Text