Bill > HB955

This bill establishes a registration system for electronic monitoring providers, which are entities that offer services like GPS tracking to individuals under court orders, bond conditions, probation, or parole. To operate in the state, these providers must register with the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Criminal Justice (Commission), certifying they understand and will comply with all relevant laws, that their equipment meets legal standards, and that they can effectively monitor and report violations. Providers must also submit business information, designate a local agent, and undergo background checks for their owners and operators. They are required to keep all monitoring records for at least five years and make them available to authorized entities. The Commission can deny, suspend, or revoke a provider's registration if the provider or its owners are convicted of certain felonies or offenses related to fraud, public safety, or providing monitoring services, or if they violate the new registration rules. The bill also clarifies that the Commission will not conduct its own criminal investigations but will report suspected non-compliance to appropriate authorities, and providers must report any convictions or final determinations related to fraud, public safety, or monitoring services to the Commission within ten days.

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