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LA SB388
LA SB388Creates the crime of unlawful entry or reentry into the state of Louisiana by an alien. (See Act) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
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Introduced
03/18/2024
03/18/2024
In Committee
05/08/2024
05/08/2024
Crossed Over
04/08/2024
04/08/2024
Passed
05/29/2024
05/29/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/18/2024
06/18/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To enact Subpart E of Part VI of Chapter 1 of Title 14 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, to
AI Summary
This bill creates the crime of unlawful entry or reentry into the state of Louisiana by an alien. It defines key terms like "alien," "lawfully present in this state," and "unlawful entry/reentry." The bill establishes penalties for unlawful entry or reentry, ranging from up to 6 months in prison and a $1,000 fine for a first offense, to 1-2 years in prison and up to $10,000 in fines for subsequent offenses. It provides affirmative defenses, such as having lawful presence or not violating federal illegal entry law. The bill also authorizes the governor to negotiate an interstate compact with Texas to secure the southern border and share law enforcement resources to deter illegal immigration. The bill's provisions will take effect upon certain federal court decisions or constitutional amendments.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (30)
Valarie Hodges (R)*,
Mark Abraham (R),
Beryl Amedée (R),
Adam Bass (R),
Michael Bayham (R),
Beth Billings (R),
Dewith Carrier (R),
Heather Cloud (R),
Jean-Paul Coussan (R),
Vincent Cox (R),
Kellee Dickerson (R),
Rick Edmonds (R),
Kathy Edmonston (R),
Mike Fési (R),
Cameron Henry (R),
Dodie Horton (R),
Mike Johnson (R),
Caleb Kleinpeter (R),
Jacob Landry (R),
Blake Miguez (R),
Jay Morris (R),
Chuck Owen (R),
Thomas Pressly (R),
Rodney Schamerhorn (R),
Alan Seabaugh (R),
Jeremy Stine (R),
Kirk Talbot (R),
Francis Thompson (R),
Roger Wilder (R),
John Wyble (R),
Last Action
Effective date: See Act. (on 06/18/2024)
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