ENROLLED
Page 1 of 1
CODING: Words in struck through type are deletions from existing law; words underscored
are additions.
Regular Session, 2010
HOUSE BILL NO. 22
BY REPRESENTATIVE BALDONE AND SENATOR GUILLORY
AN ACT1
To amend and reenact R.S. 15:570(A)(6), relative to capital punishment; to provide with2
respect to the witnesses present at the execution of a death sentence; and to provide3
for related matters.4
Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana:5
Section 1. R.S. 15:570(A)(6) is hereby amended and reenacted to read as follows:6
ยง570. Execution; officials and witnesses; minors excluded; time; notice to victim's7
relatives8
A. Every execution of the death sentence shall take place in the presence of:9
* * *10
(6) Not less than five nor more than seven other witnesses, all citizens of the11
state of Louisiana.12
* * *13
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATI VES
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA
APPROVED: