Bill > SB428

This bill creates a new crime in Louisiana law, making it unlawful for individuals convicted of a sex offense, as defined by R.S. 15:541, to engage in certain actions related to their former victims. Specifically, it prohibits these individuals from living within three miles of a victim or knowingly being within 300 feet of a victim. Additionally, it makes it illegal to communicate with a victim or their immediate family member (defined as spouse, mother, father, aunt, uncle, sibling, or child, regardless of relation by blood, marriage, or adoption) unless the victim provides written consent and the communication follows specific legal procedures. Violations of the residency or proximity restrictions can result in a fine of up to $1,000 and/or imprisonment for up to one year, while communication violations carry a fine of up to $500 and/or imprisonment for up to six months. The bill also outlines affirmative defenses, such as if the offender was already living at their residence before the victim moved nearby, or if the offender occupied their residence before August 1, 2012, though these defenses may not apply if the offender commits a subsequent sex offense against the same victim.