The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument, were prepared by Angela L. De Jean.
DIGEST
Murray (SB 140)
Present law provides that a person who alleges that there has been a theft of a motor vehicle shall
attest to that fact by signing an affidavit provided by the law enforcement officer or agency which
shall indicate that a person who falsely reports a theft of a motor vehicle may be subject to
criminal penalties under present law.
Present law provides that if the affidavit is not taken in person by a law enforcement officer or
agency, the person who alleges that the theft of a motor vehicle has occurred shall mail or deliver
a signed and notarized affidavit to the appropriate law enforcement agency within seven days.
Proposed law retains present law and adds that the failure to provide an affidavit shall not of
itself, create any presumption for civil purposes of participation by the insured in the theft of the
motor vehicle.
Effective upon signature of the governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Adds R.S. 14:67.26(B)(3))