Vetoed by Governor John Bel Edwards

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to concur with senate amendments and pass a bill that establishes a criminal registry for certain offenders convicted of crimes against children.

Highlights:

• Requires individuals who have been convicted of crimes against a child shall have to register with the local sheriff's office of their current residences (Sec. 1). 

• Specifies that they shall register all the following information to law enforcement (Sec. 1): 

• Names and aliases; 

• Physical address; 

• Two forms of proof of residences; 

• The crime for which the committed;

• A current photograph; 

• Vehicle description; 

• Social security number and date of birth; 

• Past or current employment. 

• Requires each individual convicted to register in person and be present within 30 days to register (Sec. 1). 

• Specifies that supplying false information will result in a failure to register (Sec. 1). 

• Requires updates to registration for the following information (Sec. 1): 

• Change in residence; 

• Vacation from current residence; or

• Absence from current residence for long period of time.

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to amend and pass a bill that establishes a criminal registry for certain offenders convicted of crimes against children.

Highlights:

• Requires individuals who have been convicted of crimes against a child shall have to register with the local sheriff's office of their current residences (Sec. 1). 

• Specifies that they shall register all the following information to law enforcement (Sec. 1): 

• Names and aliases; 

• Physical address; 

• Two forms of proof of residences; 

• The crime for which the committed;

• A current photograph; 

• Vehicle description; 

• Social security number and date of birth; 

• Past or current employment. 

• Requires each individual convicted to register in person and be present within 30 days to register (Sec. 1). 

• Specifies that supplying false information will result in a failure to register (Sec. 1). 

• Requires updates to registration for the following information (Sec. 1): 

• Change in residence; 

• Vacation from current residence; or

• Absence from current residence for long period of time.

Full Bill Text