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Hazel HB No. 1037
Abstract: Adds criminal penalties for second and subsequent convictions for a violation of the
provisions of the statute regarding Peeping Toms.
Present law provides that no person shall perform such acts as will make him a "Peeping Tom"
on or about the premises of another, or go upon the premises of another for the purpose of
becoming a "Peeping Tom".
Present law provides that "Peeping Tom" means one who peeps through windows or doors, or
other like places, situated on or about the premises of another for the purpose of spying upon or
invading the privacy of persons spied upon without the consent of the persons spied upon,
regardless of whether the "Peeping Tom" is upon the premises of the person being spied upon.
Present law provides that whoever violates these provisions of present law shall be fined not
more than $500, imprisoned for not more than six months, or both.
Proposed law retains present law and provides as follows for violations of the provisions of
present law:
(1)For a second conviction - A fine of not more than $750, imprisonment for not more than
six months, or both.
(2)For a third or subsequent conviction - A fine of not more than $1,000, imprisonment for
not more than one year, or both.
(Amends R.S. 14:284)